Assistant Speech and Language Therapist – Bromley, Greater London, BR2
Join a specialist paediatric therapy clinic supporting autistic children and children with speech, language, communication, sensory, developmental, emotional and educational needs within a child-centred allied health and private healthcare setting. Every day, you'll help children build confidence, improve communication and achieve meaningful progress through personalised therapy support.
Employment Type
Full Time | Permanent | Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate
Salary
£27,000 - £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills + benefits
Benefits
- Structured development pathway towards becoming a Speech and Language Therapist
- Regular clinical and management supervision
- Mentoring from experienced HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapists
- Extensive specialist Autism training
- £500 annual CPD budget
- Pension contribution
- Equivalent of 7.5 weeks annual leave including Bank Holidays
- One week at Easter, the whole month of August and two weeks over Christmas
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Excellent career progression within a growing specialist service
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Full Time, Permanent
- Bromley, Greater London, BR2
- 37.5 hours per week
- Wednesday to Friday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday and Tuesday: days off
- Clinic-based role supporting children, young people and families within a calm, welcoming and child-focused paediatric therapy setting
Job Description
As an Assistant Speech and Language Therapist, you will support autistic children and children with speech, language, communication, sensory, developmental, emotional and educational needs within a specialist paediatric clinic in Bromley, Greater London (BR2). This clinic-based Assistant Speech and Language Therapist role is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SEND, Autism, education, psychology, ABA, therapy support or communication support who is committed to developing towards a career as a Speech and Language Therapist.
You will work under the guidance of supervising Speech and Language Therapists, supporting one-to-one therapy delivery, assisting with assessments, creating therapy resources and contributing to documentation, planning and clinical review processes. The clinic provides individualised clinical and therapeutic services in a calm, child-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on personalised support, clear communication and practical guidance for families. This role sits within a specialist allied health and private healthcare setting where children are supported as individuals and families are helped to understand next steps with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support autistic children and children with additional communication needs on a one-to-one basis
- Deliver communication programmes designed by supervising Speech and Language Therapists
- Assist with speech, language and communication assessments
- Support assessment analysis, therapy planning and accurate documentation
- Create therapy resources, communication materials and child-centred support tools
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, SENCOs and multidisciplinary professionals
- Help provide practical strategies and support that can be applied within everyday environments
- Attend clinical supervision, MDT meetings and service development meetings
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement and research projects
- Maintain a neurodiversity-affirming, professional and child-centred approach
Requirements
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate
- HCPC registration is not required for this role, although a relevant background in Speech and Language Therapy, education, SEND, psychology, ABA or therapy support is highly beneficial
- Working towards an approved Speech and Language Therapy qualification leading to HCPC registration and long-term ambition to qualify and practise as a Speech and Language Therapist is highly desirable
- Experience working with children with Autism, SEND or additional communication needs
- Good understanding of Autism, neurodiversity-affirming practice and paediatric communication support
- Knowledge of communication approaches, with knowledge of SCERTS and ABA principles or willingness to undertake training
- Excellent spoken and written English, strong report-writing skills and good interpersonal communication
- Strong IT, organisational and documentation skills, with the ability to work under clinical guidance
- Also suitable for: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, SLT Assistant, Speech Therapy Assistant, Therapy Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Communication Support Worker, Allied Health Assistant
Company Culture
As an Assistant Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a specialist, child-centred and multidisciplinary paediatric therapy team with a strong focus on clinical excellence, personalised care, structured supervision, mentoring and long-term professional development. The clinic offers a calm, welcoming and family-focused environment, supporting children and young people with communication, sensory, developmental, emotional and educational needs. The team focuses on building trust, providing clear communication and offering practical, effective guidance to families. This is a supportive setting for someone who wants to build specialist Autism knowledge, develop practical therapy skills and progress towards becoming a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting autistic children and children with speech, language and communication needs, this Assistant Speech and Language Therapist role in Bromley, BR2 offers a supportive environment where your skills, commitment and future development will be valued. Apply today to take the next step in a specialist paediatric allied health role with excellent training, supervision and career progression.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are warmly encouraged.
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
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Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
