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Salary for this role£25,760 – £27,476 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2223, Speech and language therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours

Passionate about supporting children's communication and confident working with education staff?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join Bolton's Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service.

In this role, you will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, schools and families to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. You will deliver targeted interventions, contribute to training and support for educational staff, and help embed communication-friendly approaches within schools and other settings. Your work will directly influence children's ability to participate, learn and thrive.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of our team, you will:

Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
Support children and young people in educational and community settings.
Build positive relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
Contribute to the development of resources and programmes that support communication outcomes.
Assist with the delivery of training and workshops to school staff and other professionals.
Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to therapists.

This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Bolton.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.

At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-641CS-26

Job locations

Breightmet Health Centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

BL2 6NT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

Has significant experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or in a closely related role.
Has experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Has experience working collaboratively with schools and education staff.
Is confident delivering interventions and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who:

Have experience delivering training, workshops or presentations to school staff, parents or other professionals; or
Can demonstrate a strong interest and clear commitment to developing skills in training delivery and workforce development.

Why join us?

In Bolton, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred services and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We offer:

A supportive and experienced team environment.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Regular clinical support and supervision.
The chance to influence and improve services for children and young people across Bolton.
Flexible and collaborative ways of working.

If you are an experienced assistant who is passionate about children's communication and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 5 GCSEs - grade C/ level 4 or above, or NVQ level 4/ BTEC

Desirable

Elklan trained

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of child development

Desirable

Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.