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Peripatetic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA)

Location: Chesterfield and surrounding areas
Start date: 1 September 2026
Contract duration: Until December 2026
Working pattern: Full-time, five days per week
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Peripatetic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to work across educational and community settings in the Chesterfield area.

This is a travelling role, so you will not be based at one school or clinic. You will visit a range of sites to support children and young people with their speech, language, communication and swallowing needs.

Working under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, you will help deliver agreed intervention programmes and monitor progress.

Key responsibilities

• Travel between schools and community settings
• Deliver speech, language and communication interventions
• Support agreed swallowing intervention programmes
• Work with individuals and small groups
• Prepare appropriate resources and activities
• Record progress and provide feedback to the supervising therapist
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people
• Experience with speech, language and communication needs is desirable
• Confidence delivering structured intervention programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A caring, patient and flexible approach
• Ability to travel between different sites throughout the Chesterfield area
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

How to apply

If you are interested in this full-time Peripatetic SLTA opportunity in Chesterfield, please forward your CV to us with details of your relevant experience and availability.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in accordance with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and applicants must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If interested in this role, please your CV ASAP.

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One of these clients is looking for short term, long term and day to day teaching and support staff on a regular basis. They are interested in people who have experience and qualifications in supporting the development and education of children with SEND.

Candidates must have experience working with children with SEND and must be resilient as the behaviour can sometimes be extremely challenging and the young people that attend the school are from vulnerable and sensitive backgrounds so a candidate who is professional and discrete is essential.

Ideal Candidates:

• Will have recent or relevant experience working with SEND
• Will have QTS/QTLS or an appropriate teaching qualification
• Have a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Will be dedicated, committed and passionate
• Will have a good understanding of the needs within specialist and mainstream provisions
• Have access to a car or be familiar with public transport routes
• Will responsible, safe and inclusive when planning and implementing lessons for students
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All candidates that apply to register for work with Premier Education will be subject to stringent vetting and clearance procedures including: referencing, DBS checks, Overseas Police Checks (where relevant), Barring Checks etc. Please ensure you have an updated CV and are able to attend a registration interview with us should you be an ideal candidate.