Speech Pathology

**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 evidence-based 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 evidence-based curriculums and programs, communication (including working with non-verbal 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**: $27.00 - $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