Speech and language therapy assistants help support people who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking or swallowing.
You’ll work with a range of client groups, including:
children
adults with physical disabilities, mental health issues or learning difficulties
people recovering from medical conditions
older people
Your day-to-day duties may include:
working with the therapist
working with clients on a one-to-one basis
group work and activities
providing advice on cultural and language differences (if you’re a bilingual co-worker)
clients with any personal needs, for example, mobility issues
preparing therapy rooms and equipment
Skills required
You’ll need:
a caring and understanding approach
excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain treatments to patients
empathy and the ability to gain the trust and confidence of clients
the ability to work in a team and also on your own
organisational skills
salary £22,500 per annum.