SaLT vs SaLTAP: Choosing the Right Support for You

What are the differences and what do they mean for your Speech and Language therapy support?

Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

A SaLT is fully qualified with a degree in Speech & Language Therapy from a recognised university and registered with the HCPC, RCSLT, and DBS.

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (SaLTAP)

A SaLTAP is a trained & experienced professional who work closely with our SaLTs to help our clients achieve lasting change.

They provide clinical intervention to clients, assist SaLTs in the assessment process and liaise with the MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team), parents & carers. All SaLTAPs are fully vetted by the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and our SaLT apprentice SaLTAPs are often student members of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists).


 
 

SaLT

✅ Oversee assessment

✅ Target-setting

✅ Clinical governance

SaLTAP

✅ Flexible support under supervision

✅ Increased session availability

✅ Reduced costs

 

Star Package

With our Star Package, you will be assigned a Speech & Language Therapist (SaLT) who completes your initial assessment, conducts all 1:1 therapy sessions and sets & reviews therapy targets.

Rainbow Package

With our Rainbow Package, you will be assigned a team consisting of a qualified Speech & Language Therapist (SaLT) and a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (SaLTAP). This team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality assessment, therapy, and tailored support.

A visual explanation of the Rainbow Package

Why choose the Rainbow Package?

  • 📈 Greater availability during school holidays for continuous input

  • 📉 Lower cost per-session with no compromise on quality

  • 🏆 Consistently high standards of support

  • ⏰ Reduced wait times post-assessment (SaLTAPs generally have more availability for sessions)

  • 📍 Therapy available face-to-face or online / in school or in clinic

See our Rainbow Package brochure below for more details on our SaLTAP services.


To begin your Speech and Language Therapy journey, please fill out the form below.