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Job summary

Main area
Speech and Language
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
848-BHC-280-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Phoenix Children's Centre
Town
Bromley
Salary
£33,262 - £36,027 inc HCAS pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
20/10/2026

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Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 4

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

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Job overview

Band 4 Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Full Time hours 37.5 per week

£33,262 - £36,027 inc HCAS pa pro rata

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join Bromley Healthcare's Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service. This role involves supporting the work of the service to both Early Years and Mainstream Schools across Bromley supporting Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. We are keen to hear from people with experience of working as Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, Teaching Assistants or any relevant experience in health, social care or education settings. Please get in touch to find out more about this exciting role.

The Children's SLT service is an innovative and supportive large team keen to invest in staff's development and careers. You will receive regular support, supervision, training and from highly specialist staff to develop your skills.

Proposed Interview date 20th October 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists to undertake specific skilled support work to enable children and young people to meet their outcomes and to support those around the child to be able to implement advice.  
This will include providing treatment and interventions to children with a range of speech, language and communication needs. The post holder will support and carry out speech and language therapist sessions including delivering individual sessions, group work and supporting assessment. The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and other colleagues is key to the role.    
The job holder will be expected to use a range of speech and language therapy formal and informal assessments after internal training under the support of a Speech and Language Therapist. The job holder will be able to write basic therapy plans and goals with supervision by a Speech and Language Therapist.   

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist the Speech and Language Therapists in the management of children using a range of therapy techniques and research based advice. This could include running  groups ( virtually or face to face) in speech or 
language interventions, using AAC  including signing such as MAKATON, 
communication boards and books and Token Exchange or making 
observations of a child in pre school or school .To assist speech and 
language therapists by engaging in assessment and treatment sessions.    
• To carry out visits to homes, children and family centres, schools and 
nurseries to complete the speech and language therapy programmes and 
support and train staff and carers. This will be under the direction of the 
therapist but often without direct supervision.    
• To carry out screening assessments of pre school children in drop in clinics in children and family centres     
• To manage the treatment of children as delegated by the therapist sometimes working without direct supervision, and responsible for monitoring patient progress, modifying therapy programmes and approaches, and reporting back to the therapist of any changes or seeking advice as appropriate.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to A-level/NVQ3 level or equivalent
  • GCSE English Grade A-C
  • GCSE Maths Grade A-C

Training

Desirable criteria
  • Training relating to children's health conditions

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good observational skills for assessment and treatment
  • Good standard of written and verbal communication
  • To be able to motivate and communicate with children who may have difficulties with understanding.
  • Able to travel around the community to attend home and school visits.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in healthcare environments
  • Experience of working in school or pre-school environments

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team
  • Able to work independently
  • Time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amber Copsey
Job title
Children's SLT Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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