Children's Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Join a multidisciplinary team as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, specialising in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment. You will deliver high-quality autism assessments and support children, young people, and their families across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. This role involves managing a specialist caseload independently, assessing complex needs, and providing expert guidance to families and partner agencies. The position offers regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- ADOS training
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of carrying out formal language assessment with a wide age range
- Ability to cover a wide patch if required
- Experience of working with Children and Young People as a SALT
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working with Neurodivergent children and young people
- Have experience of Autism assessment
- Knowledge of Autism and differential diagnosis
- Qualifications and Training
- Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- ADOS training
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of carrying out formal language assessment with a wide age range
- Ability to cover a wide patch if required
- Experience of working with Children and Young People as a SALT
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working with Neurodivergent children and young people
- Have experience of Autism assessment
- Knowledge of Autism and differential diagnosis
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sirona care & health CIC
Children's Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Are you a compassionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced multidisciplinary team as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, specialising in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment.
Working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality autism assessments and supporting children, young people, and their families throughout their journey. You'll collaborate closely with a range of professionals, contributing your specialist communication expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a specialist caseload independently while undertaking a varied and rewarding role. You will use your clinical knowledge and experience to assess, advise, and support children and young people with complex needs, providing expert guidance to families, carers, and partner agencies.
We are committed to helping our staff thrive. As part of our team, you'll benefit from regular clinical supervision, excellent continuing professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership structure that encourages growth and innovation.
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