Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant job summary

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

37 Hours a week | Term-time | Milton Keynes Woodlands School - Specialist Provision for Children with Autism

Salary: Dependent upon experience (Starting at Grade E- £29,598 - £31,022 FTE)

At The Woodlands School, we believe every child deserves to be understood, supported and celebrated for who they are. Our staff are united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children and young people. We are looking for a co-worker with the same passionate about communication, connection and helping students thrive

The Woodlands is a nurturing, well-resourced special school, over 3 sites within Milton Keynes, and caters for pupils aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum conditions and associated speech, language, communication, learning or behavioural needs. Our integrated education and therapy model is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and IT‑confident Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary therapy team. You’ll work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Reiki & Movement Therapist — all committed to a collaborative, holistic approach where your ideas are valued and your work genuinely changes lives

No two days are the same. You’ll be involved in:

• Delivering tailored 1:1 and small‑group communication sessions

• Supporting whole‑school total communication approaches

• Creating and modelling communication resources (paper-based and power-based)

• Providing training to staff on InPrint and programming power based devices

• Supporting in-class modelling of communication strategies within our SCERTS framework

• Play-based and sensory-informed interaction

• Working closely with teachers, the wellbeing team, and therapists

• Recording clinical involvement using school systems

• Helping the SLT team explore and implement beneficial IT systems and AI tools

Your work will span universal, targeted, and specialist support — always with the aim of helping students communicate confidently and meaningfully.

Who We’re Looking For

We are interested in finding someone with heart, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Warm, patient and passionate approach to supporting autistic children

• Creative in your approach to communication and interaction

• Confident building relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Confident and competent with IT and have an enthusiasm for creative resource making

• Experienced in education, therapy or autism support

At Woodlands, we offer:

• A competitive salary

• A comprehensive wellbeing benefits package

• Free parking across all sites

• Regular supervision, caseload meetings, and MDT sessions

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A supportive, forward-thinking team where your voice matters

• An excellent work-life balance

• Opportunities to support students in the community and on enrichment trips

Join Us

If you’re ready to help children find their voice — in whatever form that takes — we’d love to hear from you. You won’t just be supporting communication - you’ll be helping shape confidence, independence and brighter futures.

If you would like to discuss this role, please initially contact Amanda Bousaki, MDT Lead and Speech and Language Therapist via email Amanda.bousaki@twsmk.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safer recruitment procedures and all staff are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Woodlands School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-walnuts-school

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