NQP Speech and Language Therapist, Mixed Post SEN & Mainstream x2

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

Location: South East London

Start dates: April and June 2026

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an NQP ready to begin their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be working across community and school settings, with a structured mix of clients and support:

• 2 days per week in a SEN school setting, as part of an established SLT team
• 3 days per week in a mainstream school

• Varied caseload including mainstream, DLD and complex needs
• 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

We are committed to excellence and empowerment, not only for the children and families we support but for our team too. As part of Unlocking Language, you will be part of a warm and growing company that invests in your professional journey and celebrates your contribution.

• Assessment: Conduct detailed assessments to identify speech, language and communication needs using a range of standardised and non standardised tools.
• Diagnosis: Accurately diagnose a range of speech, language and communication disorders and provide verbal and written feedback to parents, carers and schools.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Collaboratively develop and implement individualised therapy plans with SMART targets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with families, teachers and other healthcare professionals for a holistic approach.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitor progress and adjust treatment plans; document and report progress.
• Education and Training: Provide training and advice to families, educational staff and other professionals.
• Clinical Governance and Professional Development: Engage in continual professional development and regular supervision.
• Resource Development: Create and adapt resources to meet individual children's needs.
• Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with professional standards and legal regulations.
• Caseload Management: Manage a clinic caseload, update records, book sessions and complete required admin within specified timeframes.

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child development and early years education.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Empathy and a patient centred approach.
• Willingness to reflect on practice and engage in lifelong learning.
• Spoken and written language at level equivalent to IELTS 8.
• Strong understanding of child development and early years education.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as required.

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language.

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• Experience in a healthcare setting.

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

Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Unlocking Language

12 Pepper Street, London E14 9RP