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Work in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)

Come along to our interactive SLT Taster Workshop!

Whether you’re curious about becoming a Speech and Language Therapist or ready to take the next step, our half-day, online workshop is the perfect way to dive in. Held twice a year – in spring and autumn – this session is packed with insider info, career inspiration, and practical advice to help you decide if Speech and Language Therapy is the path for you.

What’s in store?

Explore the world of Adult and Paediatric SLT
Share top tips for gaining relevant experience before you apply to university
Gain Insight into training, applying for a job and what being an SLT really involves
Ask us anything! – get your questions answered by two practising SLTs in a relaxed Q&A

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of the SLT profession and ideas for getting hands-on experience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the workshop you will be able to

Discover several skills required for communication
Recognise difficulties that children and adults can have with communication.
Recognise difficulties that people can experience with swallowing.
Describe some of the many roles of a speech and language therapist.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer observational visits to a clinic or therapy department as our teaching time is committed to supporting students who are already training to become a Speech and Language Therapist. Course admissions tutors will look at your understanding of the profession and the needs of people with communications disorders, and also your ability to communicate with them, rather than whether you have observed therapists at work.

Adult playing bricks with children.

Find out more

If you're considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), exploring the links provided is a great first step to learn more about this rewarding profession. Gaining experience working with both adults and children is incredibly valuable, especially since opportunities to work directly with a speech and language therapist can be hard to come by. By diving into these resources, you'll get insights into the essential skills, challenges, and rewards of this career, helping you make an informed decision and possibly even finding opportunities to get hands-on experience in the field.

Videos, Podcasts & Real-Life Stories

Child playing speech games.

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists – Virtual Reality Experience
Explore SLT with VR

RADLD (previously RALLI) campaign channel on You Tube has lots of interesting videos about the difficulties children and young people have with speech, language and communication needs.
Videos about Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Career Advice on becoming an SLT by Helen Walker.
Watch here

Interview with Michael Rosen and the SLT who helped him recover post COVID
Listen here

A short animation developed by HEE exploring Allied Health Professional’s careers. It highlights the different career paths AHPs could take and where to start with these.
Watch the AHP Careers Animation

Podcasts discussing a typical day in the life of an SLT, different settings and employment opportunities and common myths about the profession.

Part 1

Part 2

How to Become a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist:
Anne’s Story

Book by Jane Stokes and Marian McCormick: Speech and Language Therapy and Professional Identity: Challenging Received Wisdom. Speech and Language Therapy and Professional Identity: Challenging Received Wisdom.