Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA)

We are growing and are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Children and Young People's (CYP) Therapies Service in Hertfordshire as Band 4 SLTAs. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic SLTAs to join our well established team based across Bishop Stotford, Hertford and Waltham Cross.

You will be joining an innovative and agile service, committed to delivering high quality care and transforming lives and you will work as part of a locality team, meeting the needs of CYP with speech, language and communication needs.

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession, and we are jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings.

Interviews will be on 5th June in Welwyn Garden City.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will assist SLTs in clinics, mainstream & specialist schools. The role involves delivering individual programmes, group working, developing resources, using IT & undertaking some administrative duties. You will have opportunity to work with teachers, teaching assistants and health visitors, and to work alongside therapists and other assistants.

Applicants should have knowledge of normal child development alongside experience of working with children, including those with communication difficulties. Experience of working with, and using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)is beneficial. We are looking for applicants who are creative, flexible, possessing good organisational and communication skills and with an ability to work on their own initiative.

We are a friendly and supportive service and have an excellent reputation for the support we provide our staff. We offer:

Access to regular group clinical supervision and line management supervision
Informal support from a peer/buddy
Access to a range of professional development learning opportunities e.g. bitesize tutorials
A well-established appraisal system
Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver evidence based episodes of care to children/young people
A thorough induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team
Opportunities to develop specialist skills as a link assistant
Opportunities to develop your career.

About us

Working for HCT comes benefits including:

Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 days)
Flexible working arrangementsto help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
Employee Assistance Programmeoffering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemesto make your commute healthier or easier
Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts on a wide range of shopping, holidays, and services
Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, and regular wellness clinics
Occupational Pension Schemewith competitive benefits
Enhanced sick payabove statutory entitlements

In addition to the basic salary, the posts attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of£1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata(pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

Don't Miss Out

If there's high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline -- so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You've taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We're excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

812-25-KWCYP23

Job locations

Bishop Storford and Hertford

Bishop Stotford

CM23 5JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification.

Successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but also be able to work autonomously.

If you are keen to be part of our well established, dynamic and friendly team we would love to hear from you. Please also look at our website for information about our service.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification.

Successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but also be able to work autonomously.

If you are keen to be part of our well established, dynamic and friendly team we would love to hear from you. Please also look at our website for information about our service.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths
Documented evidence of formal knowledge and training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Documented evidence of training and knowledge in child development and childhood health conditions

Experience

Essential

Significant relevant experience of working with children and young people
Significant experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings
Significant experience of working independently, without direct supervision
Knowledge of confidentiality and information governance
Understanding of a therapy assistant practitioner role and its duties

Desirable

Knowledge of Makaton, or similar, signing systems

Skills

Essential

Able to recognise barriers to communication and use tools to overcome these.
Ability to keep accurate patient records in accordance with legal and professional standards
Competent IT skills
Able to communicate effectively and confidently
Ability to use knowledge, skills and experience to make informed decisions and sound judgements
Willingness to learn and receive training
Ability to undertake delegated tasks
Able to manage own time and to use initiative in prioritising tasks

Driving

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths
Documented evidence of formal knowledge and training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Documented evidence of training and knowledge in child development and childhood health conditions

Experience

Essential

Significant relevant experience of working with children and young people
Significant experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings
Significant experience of working independently, without direct supervision
Knowledge of confidentiality and information governance
Understanding of a therapy assistant practitioner role and its duties

Desirable

Knowledge of Makaton, or similar, signing systems

Skills

Essential

Able to recognise barriers to communication and use tools to overcome these.
Ability to keep accurate patient records in accordance with legal and professional standards
Competent IT skills
Able to communicate effectively and confidently
Ability to use knowledge, skills and experience to make informed decisions and sound judgements
Willingness to learn and receive training
Ability to undertake delegated tasks
Able to manage own time and to use initiative in prioritising tasks

Driving

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bishop Storford and Hertford

Bishop Stotford

CM23 5JH

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bishop Storford and Hertford

Bishop Stotford

CM23 5JH

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)