Job summary Are you creative, flexible and innovative? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of young children? If so then we have the job for you Swansea Bay University Health Board in conjunction with Flying Start, Neath Port Talbot is offering a full time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post. You will be working with children, families and pre-school childcare settings across Neath Port Talbot to deliver a range of preventative programmes and training. You will work with parents/carers as well as a wide range of play settings to support the development of Early Language skills in young children. You will need to plan, organise and deliver early baby groups and provide coaching in adult child interaction techniques to relevant adults to support the development of children's early speech, language and communication skills. This Flying Start post will be based within a well-established team consisting of a range of professionals. You will access support from Registrant Speech and Language Therapists as well as the wider Flying Start team. We can offer you opportunities for in-house training, supervision and work across a variety of settings. Main duties of the job You will be working under the direction of registered Speech and Language Therapists as well as a wide range of professionals. You will assist in the planning and delivery of training to upskill the childcare workforce You will need to use excellent organisational skills to plan, manage and deliver a range of groups across the footprint. You will use excellent communication skills to be able to interact with a variety of different professionals. You will need good data inputting skills and creative thinking You will be required to be able to travel between the sites in a timely manner. We can offer you: - Dedicated time and funding for appropriate CPD - SLT Total Team meetings, and paediatric team meetings - Professional and Clinical support from Highly - Specialist Therapists within the SLT team - Excellent resources - Administrative support The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-ACS032-0325 Job locations Taibach Library 5 Commercial Road Neath Port Talbot SA13 1LN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Completion of relevant diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience Essential Working in a multidisciplinary/multi-agency setting demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and understand the roles of others. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal /communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy and negotiation skills. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions. Workload prioritisation skills Personal Attributes Essential Flexible approach and creative Motivation to identify own training needs and engage in active learning. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs Initiative and adaptability Can demonstrate SBU values Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Completion of relevant diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience Essential Working in a multidisciplinary/multi-agency setting demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and understand the roles of others. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal /communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy and negotiation skills. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions. Workload prioritisation skills Personal Attributes Essential Flexible approach and creative Motivation to identify own training needs and engage in active learning. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs Initiative and adaptability Can demonstrate SBU values Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Taibach Library 5 Commercial Road Neath Port Talbot SA13 1LN Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)