Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Band 3/4
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9179-26-0098 |
Summary
Please see the full job description for more information The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devised by speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in mainstream schools and clinic settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, including some children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).