NQP Mixed Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Term time hours
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role is for a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist (NQP) to work in a varied setting. You will spend two days a week in a complex needs educational setting, one day with community clients, and two days in a mainstream school. The position involves assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
Key responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
- Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
- Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
- Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
Essential criteria
- Must have either an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,000 – £34,000 — matches the national scale.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 24d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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NQP Mixed Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for band 5 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:
- 2 days per week working in complex needs educational setting (19-25 years) school, as part of an established SLT team
- 1 day per week with community clients across homes and schools
- 2 days per week in a mainstream school
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
- Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
- This is an Autism and medical complex needs setting (PMLD secondary).
- Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
- Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
- Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
- Be part of a speech and language therapy team and MDT.
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