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.