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Is being a speech therapy assistant a good fit for you?

Helps speech therapists treat people with speech and language difficulties. Runs planned activities and checks how communication devices are used.

What the work involves

  • Records how clients are progressing towards their treatment goals.
  • Carries out treatment plans set by the speech therapist.
  • Collects information to show how clients are doing and how well the programme works.
  • Helps with support jobs such as preparing materials, keeping records, stocking supplies and scheduling.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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