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Speech and language therapy assistant apprenticeships

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Speech and language therapy assistant apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could do a college course to get into this job. Relevant subjects include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Work Preparation for Health and Social Care
    • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care 
    • Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services 
    • Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support 
    • Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 
    Most health and social care courses include work placements so this could be a good way of getting experience. You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can do a Level 2 healthcare support worker apprenticeship, a Level 3 apprenticeship as a senior healthcare support worker or a higher healthcare assistant practitioner apprenticeship. There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have: 

    • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship
    • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship 
    Work
    You could start as a healthcare assistant and move into speech and language therapy work, through further training and promotion.

    Volunteering

    Employers look for relevant work experience so it would be an advantage if you have worked or volunteered in a health or social care role. 

    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs if you've got some of the relevant skills and experience needed for this role. There are no set requirements but you'll usually need good literacy and numeracy skills, some employers may ask for GCSEs or equivalent qualifications. You may also need a qualification in healthcare or health and social care. 

    Speech and language therapy assistant apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • knowledge of psychology 
    • active listening skills 
    • the ability to understand people’s reactions 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks. For bilingual co-worker jobs it will be essential to be able to speak a second community-based language.

    Speech and language therapy assistant apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role, you could: 

    • work with the therapist 
    • work with clients on a one-to-one basis
    • run group work and activities
    • give advice on cultural and language differences, if you’re a bilingual co-worker 
    • support clients with any personal needs, for example mobility issues 
    • prepare therapy rooms and equipment
    Working environment
    You could work at a health centre, in an NHS or private hospital, at a client's home, in a nursery or at a school. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.

    Career path and progression - Speech and language therapy assistant apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a team leader and supervise other speech and language therapy assistants. You could also train as an assistant practitioner and study for a foundation degree before training as a speech and language therapist.

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