About this role
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 [email protected]