NQP Mixed Speech and Language Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Unlocking Language

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must have either an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.