Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary:  £21,628.30 (Actual Salary); Speech and Language UK Pay Point 5
Working pattern: Permanent Contract, Full-Time (35 hours/week), Term-time (40 weeks/year)
Start Date: September 2025

Role Overview
We are for a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our outstanding multi-disciplinary team. You’ll support pupils aged 5–19 with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), both in and out of the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, integrated setting where education, therapy, and care go hand-in-hand to help children flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in planning and delivering therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
• Support students in classrooms and therapy settings, under guidance from SLTs.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions using WriteUpp and manual systems.
• Assist with therapy resources, displays, and equipment.
• Contribute to assessments and pupil progress discussions.
• Participate in developing communication-friendly environments and whole school initiatives.
• Deliver dysphagia support under supervision and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration

What we are looking for

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 4/5 or above in numeracy/literacy.
• Experience working with children or young people in any setting
• Strong communication, listening, and IT skills.
• Flexible, reflective, and able to follow instructions with attention to detail.
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

How to Apply
For informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy on 01623 795361or andrea.robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

Closing date: 9am Friday 13th June 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy

ward to hearing from you.