Assistant Speech and Language Therapist

Assistant Speech and Language Therapist – Kilburn, North West London, NW6
A development-focused allied health role in a calm, specialist private healthcare clinic supporting autistic children and children with speech, language, communication and sensory needs.

Employment Type
Permanent | full-time role within a specialist paediatric therapy clinic | Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

Salary
£27,000 – £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills + benefits

Benefits

• £27,000 – £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills
• 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
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Excellent career progression within a growing specialist service

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week
Kilburn, North West London, NW6

• Wednesday to Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Monday and Tuesday are days off
• Clinic-based role supporting children, young people and families
• Involvement in supervision, MDT meetings and service development meetings

Job Description
As an Assistant Speech and Language Therapist, you will support autistic children and children with speech, language, communication and sensory needs within a welcoming paediatric clinic in Kilburn, North West London, NW6. This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience in SEND, Autism, education, psychology, ABA, therapy support or communication support who is looking to develop towards becoming an HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist.
You will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary private healthcare and allied health team, supporting one-to-one therapy, communication programmes, assessments, therapy planning, documentation and resource creation. The clinic provides a calm, structured and child-centred setting where families can access thoughtful, personalised support for developmental, sensory and communication needs.

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 clinical documentation
• Create therapy resources, communication materials and practical support tools
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals
• Attend clinical supervision, MDT meetings and service development meetings
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and research projects
• Support a neurodiversity-affirming, child-centred approach to therapy
• Help families and children feel listened to, supported and guided throughout their therapy journey

Requirements

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate; applicants must be able to work in the UK in line with right to work and visa requirements
• HCPC registration is not required, but you must be committed to developing towards becoming an HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with children with Autism, SEND or additional communication needs
• Experience or knowledge linked to Speech and Language Therapy, education, SEND, psychology, ABA, communication support or therapy assistance
• Strong spoken and written English, report-writing, literacy and IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supervised multidisciplinary team while taking responsibility for agreed tasks
• Also suitable for: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Speech Therapy Assistant, SLT Assistant, Communication Support Worker, Therapy Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, ABA Tutor, Autism Support Worker

Company Culture
As an Assistant Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a specialist, child-centred and multidisciplinary clinic with a strong focus on clinical excellence, supervision, mentoring and long-term career progression. The setting is calm, welcoming and structured, with a personalised approach to supporting each child’s communication, sensory, developmental and emotional needs.
You will be joining a supportive team where learning and development are actively encouraged, with access to specialist Autism training, regular supervision and experienced Speech and Language Therapists who can help guide your progression.

Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting autistic children and children with communication needs, this Assistant Speech and Language Therapist role in Kilburn, North West London, NW6 offers a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your development is taken seriously. Apply today to take the next step in your allied health career within a specialist private healthcare setting.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154