Children's SLT Technical Instructor NEW Oxford Posted today £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum Band 4

Oxford Health; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor to join their innovative team in Oxfordshire. This role involves implementing evidence-based therapy, collaborating with families, and supporting children with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in a therapeutic setting. Offering excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development, and a supportive work culture, this position also provides flexibility in working hours and locations.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a therapy unit or similar setting.
• Experience with clinical area specific to the role required.
• Proficient in using various applications for workload support.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based therapy and contribute to service development.
• Work one-to-one with children and run therapeutic groups.
• Promote communication aids in educational environments.

Skills

Flexibility to deal with unpredictable workload

Effective communication

Empathy with clients and families

Education

Relevant NVQ III/B Tech/A Levels

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Ready for a New Challenge? Join Our Innovative Team!

Do you thrive on variety and enjoy working collaboratively? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to communicate? We’re looking for a dynamic, creative Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor who is enthusiastic, motivated, and equipped with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Why join us?

We’re expanding our Children’s Integrated Therapy (CIT) team thanks to new investment aimed at reducing waiting times. This exciting growth includes 4 new Band 4 posts, creating fantastic opportunities to work in different parts of the county including Abingdon, Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Oxford city and Henley.

About the Service

Oxfordshire Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large, friendly team with supportive, forward-thinking managers and a clear vision for the future. Following a recent service review, we’re delivering care in innovative ways—and we want you to be part of this transformation.

What we offer:

• Excellent supervision and support – Regular one-to-one sessions, peer group supervision, and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Professional development – Access to training and skill-building programs to help you grow.
• A positive, inclusive culture – Work alongside a team that values creativity, teamwork, and high-quality care.

If you’re ready to make a difference and develop your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Implement evidence-based therapy and contribute to service development
• Run groups and work one-to-one with children under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist
• Support families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams across a range of settings
• Promote the use of signs, symbols, and communication aids at home and in educational environments
• Work with children and young people with diverse clinical needs
• Assist with—and sometimes lead—training sessions and group programs
• Prepare therapy materials and resources, alongside essential administrative tasks
• Be part of an integrated service working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and education professionals

This is your chance to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact.

Working for our organisation

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, schools, nurseries and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An enthusiastic and flexible approach is important, good computer skills are essential. Induction and on-going training will be provided to develop your skills further and equip you for this exciting role.

The posts available are available in sites across Oxfordshire. You will be working in a variety of locations and settings so the ability to travel between locations is essential.

We are committed to improving working lives. Flexible working patterns considered and part time hours.

Person specification

Qualification/Training

• Relevant NVQ III/B Tech/A Levels | Relevant experience in a therapy unit or relevant work experience

Experience

• Relevant practical work experience related to the clinical area of this post
• Fully IT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload

Skills

• Demonstrates flexibility to deal with an unpredictable workload
• Able to listen well, able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues and able to communicate effectively particularly where barriers to understanding exist

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