A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant to join the SSAFA Community Health Team in Akrotiri on a 6 month contract.

About the role

As a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to deliver interventions to children aged 0-19 years, to meet their communication needs. You will be required to complete accurate and contemporaneous client records.

A significant portion of your role will take place within educational settings, where you’ll engage with children both individually and in groups. You’ll also contribute to staff and parent training sessions, assist in preparing resources requested by the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team, support public health initiatives, and carry out administrative duties as required by the Speech and Language service.

Furthermore, you will be expected to attend and contribute to Locality Team meetings and SLT team development days.

About the team

You will be a member of the SSAFA Community Health Team based in Akrotiri, working alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Midwives, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Children’s Nurses, CAMHS, Dietitian, Consultant Community Paediatrician and Community Paediatric Psychiatrist. The SSAFA Community Health Team work collaboratively with Primary Health care, Education, Social Care and Welfare agencies.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have an interest in the development of communication skills in children. You will have good time management skills, excellent communication skills in English, ability to work as part of a team and the ability to write concise and accurate records.

A valid driving license is essential.

All SSAFA staff are required to be committed to safeguarding children and adults and to adhere to child protection policies and guidelines in conjunction with Local Safeguarding Partnership Board and SSAFA and National policy and procedures.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 54,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.  

Further information about the role

Download a copy of the job description here

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Clare Henderson, Locality Team Leader on 00357 99 618 532 or clare.henderson@ssafa-fhs.org.uk  for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply

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If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 28 June 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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