Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The starting salary for this position is 28,394 per annum based on working 36 hours per week across 42 weeks per year, pro-rata to 30,647. The role is term-time, plus an additional 15 days per year.

Our innovative and supportive school-based Speech and Language Therapy service is looking for two, full-time Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to work in schools across South West and North West Surrey.

You will have a base at our Victoria Gate office in Woking and work in schools. One role is within the South West team working in schools across Guildford and Waverley, and one role is within the North West team supporting schools within Woking, Surrey Heath and Runnymede. You can select which role you would like to be considered for during the application process.

Our Offer to You

• Flexible working around core school hours with mobile and agile working solutions
• Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and an Assistants group, termly study days, encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice
• A mixed and varied caseload across settings and age groups
• Termly themed study days for the whole SALT team
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council's support for children with Additional Needs and Disabilities, working collaboratively in the Early Intervention and Prevention Service in Surrey's Children, Families and Learning Directorate, with other teams including Educational Psychology, and specialist teachers.

We aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and intervention, and by equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN. We offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families, and the school workforce, and work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans) and those at SEN (Special Education Needs) support.

The post will include a mixture of mainstream and specialist schools and centres. As well as working with children and young people under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join a supportive network of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants who meet regularly for learning and peer support.

Your main duties in the role of Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will include:

• Working both with small groups and individually with a child or young person within a school
• Modelling strategies to class teachers / teaching assistants
• Creating resources for the therapy team
• Giving both verbal and written feedback to school staff and parents
• Keeping accurate written case notes
• Offering shadowing opportunities and peer support to less experienced assistants

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• 2 years' experience working with children and young people as a SLT Assistant as part of a Speech and Language Therapy Team either within mainstream or specialist schools and centres
• Evidence of working independently and flexibly
• Experience of using a range of communication approaches used in Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of use of IT systems such as word and excel, outlook, Teams
• Evidence of supporting others

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 2 questions:

• Have you worked as a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant in a school with children or young people for at least two years? Please can you tell us more about this experience.
• Please briefly describe a speech and language strategy or approach that you have supported staff or children to understand and use, and its impact.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/04/2026 with interviews planned for 07/05/2026.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.