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Integrated Therapy Assistant (focus on Speech and Language Therapy) • Maidenhead
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Integrated Therapy Assistant (focus on Speech and Language Therapy) in Maidenhead with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what attracted you to this role within the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) team? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what attracted you to this role within the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) team?

2. What experience do you have working with children aged 0-5 years, particularly in relation to speech and language therapy? What experience do you have working with children aged 0-5 years, particularly in relation to speech and language therapy?

3. How do you stay current with developments in speech and language therapy practices? How do you stay current with developments in speech and language therapy practices?

4. Describe a specific situation where you supported a child with speech or language difficulties. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Describe a specific situation where you supported a child with speech or language difficulties. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?

5. How do you ensure effective communication with children who may have difficulty expressing themselves? How do you ensure effective communication with children who may have difficulty expressing themselves?

6. Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with therapists or other professionals in an educational setting? Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with therapists or other professionals in an educational setting?

7. What do you believe is important when working as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on integrated therapies? What do you believe is important when working as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on integrated therapies?

8. How would you handle a situation where there is disagreement about a child's therapy approach within the team? How would you handle a situation where there is disagreement about a child's therapy approach within the team?

9. Describe a time when you had to train or support parents and educational staff in implementing therapy strategies. How did you approach this task? Describe a time when you had to train or support parents and educational staff in implementing therapy strategies. How did you approach this task?

10. This role involves planning and documenting therapy activities. What strategies do you use to keep your work organised and ensure all documentation is accurate? This role involves planning and documenting therapy activities. What strategies do you use to keep your work organised and ensure all documentation is accurate?

11. How do you prioritise tasks when managing a defined caseload? How do you prioritise tasks when managing a defined caseload?

12. Can you share an instance when you had to adapt your approach or therapy activities based on a child's individual needs? Can you share an instance when you had to adapt your approach or therapy activities based on a child's individual needs?

13. How do you incorporate creativity into therapy sessions to engage children effectively? How do you incorporate creativity into therapy sessions to engage children effectively?

14. What techniques do you use to create a rapport with children and their families? What techniques do you use to create a rapport with children and their families?

15. How would you handle a situation where a parent is particularly anxious or sceptical about the therapy process for their child? How would you handle a situation where a parent is particularly anxious or sceptical about the therapy process for their child?

16. What does inclusion mean to you in the context of working with children with a range of speech and language needs? What does inclusion mean to you in the context of working with children with a range of speech and language needs?

17. How would you ensure that your therapy practices accommodate diverse backgrounds and abilities? How would you ensure that your therapy practices accommodate diverse backgrounds and abilities?

18. What do you believe are the key qualities of a successful Integrated Therapy Assistant? What do you believe are the key qualities of a successful Integrated Therapy Assistant?

19. How do you approach professional development, and what specific skills are you hoping to enhance in this role? How do you approach professional development, and what specific skills are you hoping to enhance in this role?

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Role: Integrated Therapy Assistant (focus on Speech and Language Therapy) in Maidenhead

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 10:52.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nIntegrated Therapy Assistant (focus on Speech and Language Therapy) with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust in Maidenhead\n\n Interview will be held on 10th Dec 2024 If you have experience in working with children age 0-5years, this is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your skills further. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and flexible who is qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) to work within our Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) team. The successful candidate would work predominantly with the Speech and Language Therapy team working alongside therapists delivering therapy sessions in clinics and educational settings, but also support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy goals as part of an integrated therapies approach. This post is for 22.5 hours per week, permanent role, based out of St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead. key member of the CYPIT team providing essential support to Speech and Language Therapists, enabling the service to deliver a high-quality therapy service to children. An Integrated Therapy Assistant carries out a range of work tasks and interventions independently under the direction of a CYPIT Therapist (with and/or without direct supervision). This role contributes to and delivers support and training to educational settings, parents and carers as part of service delivery, is responsible for a specific defined caseload and supports assessment of children under the supervision of a qualified clinician, as well as provision of direct therapy. This position involves planning, organising and documenting of key activities, as well as supporting any project work or service development. About us The must haves for this role: Excellent communication skills An ability to interact effectively with children and their families Able to work as part of a team Car driver and ability to use car to drive to various educational settings For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email: gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. "}