Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Overview

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Unity Schools Partnership – Churchill Special Free School. Contract Type:
Permanent - (37.83 hours per week, 38 weeks per year). Salary: USP Scale 3, sp 4-6 (FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual: £21,531 - £22,218 per annum).

Start Date:

ASAP.

Join Our Team as a Therapist Assistant at Churchill Special School. Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Churchill Special School, part of the Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking a dedicated Therapist Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive community. We work alongside qualified Speech and Language Therapists, a SALT apprentice and an Occupational Therapist.

Why Churchill Special School? Churchill supports pupils with a range of special educational needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school serves 84 pupils aged 8 to 18. Ofsted: ungraded in October 2024 with actions taken to maintain standards; previous inspection (2019) graded Outstanding. We value diversity, inclusion, and the development of social skills and independence for our pupils.

Please note:

we are unable to accept CVs. Safeguarding and safer recruitment are core commitments; all successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.

• A passionate Therapist Assistant
• Experience or a keen interest in working with pupils with special educational needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development

• Benefi t from a two week autumn half term break
• Access to training and development opportunities through our Teaching School Hub and Unity Institute
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Comprehensive staff benefits package including discounts on retail, holidays, tech, gym/leisure facilities and more

If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school at

Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 40 schools with a network of five special schools. Our ambition is to achieve top-quartile performance and high-quality education across primary, secondary, and special schools by 2026.

Closing Date: 9:00am, 09.02.2026. Interviews: 12.02.2026. We may hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers site and completed before the closing deadline. We do not accept CVs.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful candidates undergo rigorous pre-employment checks. We are committed to equality, diversity, and fairness in recruitment and employment practices and do not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups and support flexible working where possible.

CLOSING DATE:

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Internship

Job function:
Health Care Provider;
Industries:
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists