Speech Pathology

1 week ago

Umina Beach, New South Wales, Australia CLIMB Learning Full time

Speech Pathology Therapy Assistant


Are you a student in your final year of Speech Pathology studies or undertaking your master's degree in Speech Pathology? Do you have experience with children and a passion for working with children with Developmental Disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Speech Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and driven trans-disciplinary team.

CLIMB Learning is an innovative and busy Early Intervention and Speech Pathology practice based in Umina Beach. We specialise in delivering best-practice therapy services for children with Developmental Disabilities.

We combine evidence-based teaching, positive behaviour support and speech pathology to deliver comprehensive programs that help children to shine and reach their full potential.


The benefits of working at CLIMB include:

  • Small caseload of children that you will get the opportunity to work with intensively each and every week
  • The opportunity to work with children, their family and allied health/education professionals
  • The opportunity to work in the clinic, community, school and homes
  • Mentorship from our Clinical Director and Senior Speech Pathologist who has over 15 years' experience in the fields of Developmental Disabilities, AAC, Feeding and Behaviour
  • Flexible work hours and supportive work environment to accommodate working parents/students
  • Small friendly and supportive team
  • Lots of ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities to participate in research
  • Career development program
The Speech Therapy Assistant will be an integral part of the CLIMB team

The role involves:

  • Implementing fun and effective speech therapy sessions under the supervision of the Clinical Director/ Senior Speech Pathologist
  • Support the Clinical in administering formal and informal communication
  • Implementing feeding management plans
  • Assisting in the running of group programs
  • Supporting the children to use their communication devices (AAC) in everyday situations (play, mealtimes, transitions etc)
  • Implement evidencebased literacy programs under the supervision of the Clinical Director/ Senior Speech Pathologist
  • Working in the clinic, community and schools/preschools
  • Participating in extensive professional development in the areas of evidencebased curriculums and programs, communication (including working with nonverbal children), ABA and Behaviour Support
  • Prepare and create therapy resources
We are looking for the following from our Speech Therapy Assistant:

  • Completed Speech Pathology bachelor's degree or currently completing your final year or undertaking your Masters in Speech Pathology.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children
  • Experience in working with children with additional needs
  • Experience/ strong interest in AAC, feeding, Developmental Disabilities and/or literacy
  • An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
  • A passion for learning and a willingness to take on further study (supported by CLIMB)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$ $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee mentoring program
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in UMINA BEACH, NSW 2257

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