Children's Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is seeking Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists for permanent and fixed-term roles. This position involves providing assessment and interventions for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs within a community setting. You will manage your own caseload and deliver clinical activities in clinics and schools, supported by a robust competency framework. Newly Qualified Therapists are welcome, with support provided for RCSLT competencies.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required
- Experience of working with children and / or young people
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
- Knowledge of professional standards of practice
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN
- BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required
- Experience of working with children and / or young people
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
- Knowledge of professional standards of practice
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — 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 04 October 2026
Job summary
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is excited to be seeking Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join us!
We currently have a range of Band 5 roles available within our team, being offered on permanent as well as fixed-term contracts.
"This has been the perfect Band 5 position for me, I'm gaining tonnes of experience whilst accessing as much support, supervision and CPD as I need to develop my clinical skills and progress my career" - Current Band 5 SALT
We are a friendly and supportive team that deliver a variety of clinical Speech and Language Therapy Services across BNSSG. We offer regular training and CPD opportunities to our staff, a buddy system for new starters, regular line management and a regular meeting structure. Opportunity to provide both assessment and therapy for a wide range of clinical presentations.
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists. We provide the support required to work through and complete your RCSLT competencies.
Opportunities Available:
- We have a 0.6 WTE permanent post available working in Early Years clinics across South Gloucestershire.
- In addition to this we also have up to 0.6 WTE available on fixed-term contracts working within the School-Age SLT team in South Gloucestershire
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