NQP Speech and Language Therapist, Mixed Post: School & Community

NQP Speech and Language Therapist, Mixed Post: School & Community

We are looking for someone who has recently qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC registration required) who is passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings and brings energy, empathy and curiosity to their work and values teamwork, reflection and continuous development.

Main duties of the job

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an NQP ready to begin their SLT career in a dynamic and supportive environment. They will work across community and school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:

• 3 days per week in a school setting
• 2 days per week working with community clients, including children in mainstream schools and homes.

Job summary

Location: North London

Starting: April 2026

Key Features

• Varied caseload including mainstream, DLD and complex needs
• Be 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 from the start of your career
• Work from home days during half term holidays
• 12 weeks paid holiday*
• Birthday Leave
• Christmas and entire month of August off*
• Termly CPD days plus training budget

*subject to contract

About us

Unlocking Language is a warm and growing company dedicated to excellence and empowerment for children, families and staff. You will be part of a supportive environment that invests in your professional journey and celebrates your contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conduct detailed assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs in children using a range of standardised and non-standardised tools and observations, along with case history taking.
• Diagnosis: Accurately diagnose a range of speech, language and communication disorders and provide verbal and written feedback to parents, carers and/or schools as appropriate.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Collaboratively develop and implement individualized therapy plans, creating SMART targets to address the client’s areas of need. Use evidence-based practices to address speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with families, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to therapy.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Document and report on patient progress through written target updates and verbal feedback.
• Education and Training: Provide training and advice to families, educational staff, and other professionals on how to support the child’s speech and language development.
• Clinical Governance and Professional Development: Engage in continual professional development to keep abreast of the latest research and techniques in pediatric speech and language therapy. Engage in regular supervision as part of professional growth.
• Resource Development: Create and adapt resources to meet individual children\’s needs.
• Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ensure all activities are in compliance with professional standards and legal regulations.
• Caseload Management: Effectively manage a clinic caseload, including updating records, booking sessions and completing required admin (e.g., reports and case notes) within a specified time frame.

Qualifications

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Empathy and a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in career-long learning.
• Spoken and written language at equivalent to level 8 of the International English Language Testing System.
• Strong understanding of child development and early years\’ education.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as and when required to serve the interests of clients and support colleagues.

Essential

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language.

Desirable

• N/A

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Unlocking Language

Address:

12 Pepper Street

London

E14 9RP

Employer\’s website

http://www.unlockinglanguage.co.uk/