Speech And Language Assistant

Description

CHILDRENS & JOINT COMMISSIONING SERVICES

EARLY HELP

SPEECH & LANGUAGE ASSISTANTSREF: 108030

Band 8 £26,421 - £27,803 pa

Fixed Term until end December 2025

37 hpw

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
We have an exciting opportunity for 7 Speech and Language Assistants to join our Early Help team in Hartlepool Family Hubs, providing support for children and families in early years and primary school settings. As a Speech and Language Assistant you will work closely with Speech & Language Therapists from North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust who will support and supervise your daily work with children.

If you are a motivated, organised individual, able to work independently and as part of a team, with a passion for improving the lives of children in our town we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidates will receive regular supervision and an annual review, be well supported and have training and development opportunities.

Hartlepool Borough Council have an extensive staff wellbeing offer, access to car lease programmes, and Local Government or NHS pension schemes.

Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information please contact Lisa Adams Head of Service or Clare Wright Clinical Lead on 01429 292444

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you check your junk mail.

Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024

Interviews: Thursday 25th April 2024 (subject to change)

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: