Speech and Language Therapist Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | E Plus Pay Scale 20-25, £28,892.36 - £31,556.55 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1532619 |
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Salary: E Plus Pay Scale 20-25, £28,892.36 - £31,556.55 (FTE £33,239 - £36,304)
Location: St Philip’s School, Harrow School, KT9 2HR
Working Pattern: 39 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
St Philip’s School is a special school offering places for pupils aged 9 to 19 with a wide range of abilities and additional needs, including complex autism.
Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston, on a spacious green site in Chessington, the school is equipped with extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, vocational spaces, and a dedicated pupil support team offering a variety of therapies. We are proud to have recently opened a brand-new vocational block, expanding opportunities for students to develop practical skills in a modern, purpose-built environment.
Our small class sizes allow dedicated staff to support each pupil’s development at their own pace, whether they are following academic pathways or focusing on life skills.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Team at St Philip’s School. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs associated with moderate learning difficulties, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and reach their full potential within a supportive special school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver speech and language therapy programmes to individual pupils and small groups, under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, adapting activities to meet pupils’ individual communication needs within and outside the classroom.
· Observe, record and report on pupils’ progress, maintaining accurate clinical and administrative records, contributing to data systems, and sharing outcomes and effective strategies with the Speech and Language Therapist.
· Prepare, adapt and maintain therapy resources and materials, ensure equipment is kept in good working order, and order resources as required with appropriate authorisation.
· Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers, teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to support communication, learning and inclusion.
· Adhere to school and trust policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and equal opportunities, while participating in supervision, training and continuing professional development and using initiative within agreed therapy programmes.
Key Requirements:
· Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in speech and language therapy, special educational needs, education, health or social care.
· Experience of working with children or young people with speech, language and communication needs, particularly within a SEND or special school setting.
· Ability to deliver speech and language therapy programmes under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and to follow intervention plans accurately.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, school staff and external professionals.
· A clear understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety, with a commitment to professional practice and ongoing training.
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
· Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
· Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
· Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
· Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
· Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.
Our Trust:
St Philip’s School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT, and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the school directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
Closing Date: 26th February 2026
Interviews will take place on: 3rd March 2026
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Location: St Philip’s School, Harrow School, KT9 2HR
Working Pattern: 39 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
St Philip’s School is a special school offering places for pupils aged 9 to 19 with a wide range of abilities and additional needs, including complex autism.
Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston, on a spacious green site in Chessington, the school is equipped with extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, vocational spaces, and a dedicated pupil support team offering a variety of therapies. We are proud to have recently opened a brand-new vocational block, expanding opportunities for students to develop practical skills in a modern, purpose-built environment.
Our small class sizes allow dedicated staff to support each pupil’s development at their own pace, whether they are following academic pathways or focusing on life skills.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Team at St Philip’s School. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs associated with moderate learning difficulties, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and reach their full potential within a supportive special school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver speech and language therapy programmes to individual pupils and small groups, under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, adapting activities to meet pupils’ individual communication needs within and outside the classroom.
· Observe, record and report on pupils’ progress, maintaining accurate clinical and administrative records, contributing to data systems, and sharing outcomes and effective strategies with the Speech and Language Therapist.
· Prepare, adapt and maintain therapy resources and materials, ensure equipment is kept in good working order, and order resources as required with appropriate authorisation.
· Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers, teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to support communication, learning and inclusion.
· Adhere to school and trust policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and equal opportunities, while participating in supervision, training and continuing professional development and using initiative within agreed therapy programmes.
Key Requirements:
· Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in speech and language therapy, special educational needs, education, health or social care.
· Experience of working with children or young people with speech, language and communication needs, particularly within a SEND or special school setting.
· Ability to deliver speech and language therapy programmes under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and to follow intervention plans accurately.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, school staff and external professionals.
· A clear understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety, with a commitment to professional practice and ongoing training.
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
· Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
· Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
· Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
· Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
· Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.
Our Trust:
St Philip’s School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT, and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the school directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
Closing Date: 26th February 2026
Interviews will take place on: 3rd March 2026
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.