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Speech and language therapist apprenticeships

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Speech and language therapist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship

    • University
    You'll need a degree in speech and language therapy that's approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If you've got a degree in a science or language-based subject, you could do a 2-year fast-track postgraduate course in speech and language therapy. 


    You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in the health or care sector before you apply for a course. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

    Apprenticeship
    You can do a speech and language therapist degree apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship.

    Speech and language therapist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of English language 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks. For some roles you'll need to visit clients in their homes, so you'll need a driving licence.

    Speech and language therapist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As part of your day-to-day tasks, you could: 

    • talk to clients, observe them and use tests to assess specific difficulties 
    • plan and develop therapy programmes 
    • support clients through treatment 
    • work closely with colleagues like doctors and teachers 
    • coach parents and carers to continue their therapy at home
    • keep detailed progress records 
    • work with groups or individuals to improve the way they communicate
    Working environment
    You could work at a school, in an NHS or private hospital, at a health centre, in a nursery or at a client's home. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.

    Career path and progression - Speech and language therapist apprenticeships

    With experience, you could specialise in areas like: 

    • helping children with special educational needs 
    • helping eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (dysphagia) 
    With further training, you could move into teaching and research. You could also become self-employed.

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