Speech & Language Therapy Assistant (Oxfordshire) - Freelance

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you’ll get the opportunity to work with a variety of clients in person, delivering therapy sessions to work towards their speech and language targets.

You might spend your day visiting schools, nurseries or client homes within your local area, whilst being supported by an experienced and qualified Speech and Language Therapist.

Why work for us?

You'd be contributing towards our collective continued success, by enabling clients to make progress with their speech and language goals.

At The Owl Centre, we pride ourselves on helping families to access the right help and support they need to make their lives better through delivering the best assessment and therapy services for both children and adults. We've got an exceptional team of highly skilled clinicians, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, ASD (Autism) Practitioners and ADHD Specialists who work with thousands of families, both through private services and via NHS trusts and local authorities. Thanks to our excellent nationwide reputation, we have become the 'go to' experts for brands such as Netflix, Organix and Aptamil for advice about child development and early communication skills. 

On top of this, you'd also have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills, knowledge and experience under the guidance of experienced Speech and Language Therapists. We want you to grow with us!

Still interested? Let us tell you more!

What you'll be doing

• Delivering therapy sessions to children based on their specific needs and targets. 
• Following the therapy plan put in place by a qualified Speech & Language Therapist, working towards key goals and milestones. 
• Liaising with members of The Owl Centre, school staff, parents, guardians and other healthcare professionals.
• Attending regular supervision sessions, whether 1-1 or as part of a group.
• Completing case notes following each therapy session with your clients.
• Planning your own schedule and availability, with up to 4 therapy sessions per day.

We'd love it if you had:

• 2 or more years' experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Speech & Language Therapy Assistant, SEN Support, or similar role. 
• ELKLAN training or a willingness to complete.

We'd love it if you were:

• A great communicator with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals with various needs. 
• Looking to build your experience within speech and language (especially if you are wanting to become a qualified therapist in the future!)
• Able to work on multiple things and meet deadlines
• Positive and passionate about our mission
• Able to build great relationships and work collaboratively within a team

Not sure if you tick all the boxes? Don't be put off!

We know that candidates can be put off of submitting an application if they don't feel they are a 100% match, but we'd still love to hear from you! We understand the importance of diversity in building a great workforce and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where our people can turn up, be themselves and thrive. 

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