Are you looking for a new and exciting role? Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge and skills with professionals and families?If so, this role may be just what you are looking for.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work within our well-established Early Years Language and Development Service (EYCLDS) in Bolton.
This service has a clear, robust and integrated pathway which sits alongside the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service in Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will work:
- Amongst a strong team of therapists and assistants to meet the aims and objectives of the Start Well Service including the framework for the Early Years Communication and Language Development Service Pathway for Communication and Language, within the Early Years New Delivery Model GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) and other relevant local strategies.
- With interpreters to support all families to have equitable access to supporting their child’s speech, language and communication needs across the Bolton locality.
- As part of a multi-agency team providing advice and training to Early Years Providers and the wider workforce including Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Early Years Practitioners and Social Care.
- To achieve the overall aim of the service; to develop every child’s communication potential at every given opportunity across the Bolton system.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with SLCN
- Experience of working with families
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Experience of working under the instructions of a Speech and Language Therapist
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to work alone and as part of team
- Proficient IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs – grade C/ level 4 or above, or NVQ level 4/ BTEC
Desirable
- Elklan trained
- Signalong trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child development
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- Knowledge of Wellcomm
Other
Essential
- Able to travel around the borough independently
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
