Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

As an Speech and Language Therapy Assistant your role is to professionally and competently support the teaching, therapy and care of pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) within school.

Job details

Location

Dawn House School, Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ

Salary

Actual salary £22,277.15 - £22,960.67 (FTE: £25,063 - £25,832)

Hours of work

35 hours per week, term time plus up to one week during school closure periods (working 40 weeks)

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

May 20, 2026

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Speech and Language salary band 5-7; Actual salary £22,277.15 – £22,960.67 (FTE: £25,063 – £25,832)
Working pattern: Permanent Contract, Full-Time (35 hours/week), Term-time (40 weeks/year)
Start Date: Asap

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support children with speech, language and communication needs within a school environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, parents, and external agencies to deliver targeted support and help children reach their full potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about child development and communication support.

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

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above in English and Maths
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Experience working with children or young people in a school setting (paid or voluntary)
• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) or related difficulties
• Experience following individualised intervention programmes
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (e.g. teachers, therapists, SEN staff)
• Flexible, reflective, and able to follow instructions with attention to detail.
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and continuous improvement

What we can offer

• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s communication and learning outcomes

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, 20^th May 2026.

Assessment: w/c 8^th June 2026

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 Polic