Speech and language therapist - job market

As a speech and language therapist (SLT), you’ll help clients and their families who struggle with speech and language issues, injuries or disorders. Read on to find out what you will need to do to become a speech and language therapist and what your career might be like.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of speech and language therapists?

You’ll usually be employed by schools and nurseries to work with children.

Other types of employers could include:
  • Other educational institutions
  • The NHS
  • Private health facilities
  • Community health centres
  • Individual clients

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