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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Mixed Post

Salary

£41500 to £46500 per year

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Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an inexperienced band 6 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:

3 days per week working in complex needs educational setting school, as part of an established SLT team 2 days per week in a mainstream school

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)
  • 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

We are looking for:

  • HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge and experience of AAC
  • Minimum of 2 years experience
  • Passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings
  • Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work

Key features:

  • Varied caseload
  • Part of a collaborative SLT team
  • Structured supervision and support from experienced SLTs
  • Access to high-quality resources and team-wide CPD
  • Opportunity to make a tangible difference
  • 12 weeks paid holiday
  • Birthday Leave
  • Christmas and entire month of August off
  • Termly CPD days plus training budget

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Skills

Required

  • Speech Therapy Degree
  • HCPC Registered
  • AAC

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0057-26-001156

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