Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Speech and Language Therapy Assistant The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have a full time vacancy in our SLT Assistant team. The post holder will join our existing team of 16 SLT assistants to support the work of the SLT department. The role will involve working in local schools and/or nurseries to screen children's communication skills, deliver language groups and train staff in the settings. It will also involve jointly running groups in clinics and supporting clinical and administration tasks for the wider SLT team. There will be an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of communication development in children. Please note, this job vacancy will close at 8am 15th October Main duties of the job We can offer you: A department that is actively committed to diversity, equality of opportunity and elimination of discrimination. Excellent supervision and support A commitment to learning and development, including a broad and varied programme of internal training and shadowing opportunities Mobile working supported by 4G enabled laptop/device and smartphone Varied and interesting work with a diverse population A professionally led, data and evidence-based service Support from a friendly and sociable team - including a team choir, book club and other activities Access to a full range of health and wellbeing activities within the Trust, e.g. sports and social club, swimming pool, Cycle to Work scheme, psychological support Interviews for this post will be held on the 3rd November 2026 Please see attached job description and person specification for details of the role. Contact Susanna Keusch with any additional questions: Email: susannakeusch@nhs.net About us The Speech and Language Therapy department provides focused and clinically driven services across the boroughs of Lambeth & Southwark. Our aim is to ensure clear delivery and development of services for the specific populations we serve, enabling smoother transitions, enhanced skill development across the team and greater job satisfaction. We provide separate line management and clinical supervision to ensure strong clinical performance and development opportunities. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £31,554 to £33,270 a year p.a. inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS10858M Job locations Sunshine House 27 Peckham Road London SE5 8UH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities: Screening children's communication skills in schools or nurseries. Leading language groups in nurseries and/or clinics across the 2 boroughs Supporting nursery staff to deliver groups in their nursery settings Delivering online parent workshops Supporting administration for the Early Years SLT team and other SLT teams for example: data entry, preparing resources, ordering resources, and various other admin tasks See Job description document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities: Screening children's communication skills in schools or nurseries. Leading language groups in nurseries and/or clinics across the 2 boroughs Supporting nursery staff to deliver groups in their nursery settings Delivering online parent workshops Supporting administration for the E