Speech and Language Therapist
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- 1 Hour Direct Therapy Fortnightly + Indirect Support Across the Academic Year
- Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
- £70 per hour
- £40 per hour travel time
- 55p per mile mileage
KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Northampton.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist speech and language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with complex communication needs to develop functional communication skills, increase independence and thrive within their educational environment.
The Role
- Deliver 1-hour direct Speech and Language Therapy sessions on a fortnightly basis
- Develop and implement an individualised communication plan tailored to the young person's needs
- Support the young person's communication across education, home and community settings
- Work collaboratively with education staff, parents and other professionals to embed communication strategies into everyday activities
- Promote an inclusive communication approach, recognising and supporting all forms of communication
- Focus on meaningful, functional communication outcomes that improve participation and independence
- Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce reports as required
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex communication needs
- Knowledge of Developmental Language Disorder, speech sound disorders and neuro-affirming practice
- Experience supporting receptive and expressive language difficulties, social communication and sensory communication needs
- Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
- A collaborative approach to working with families, education staff and other professionals
- Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable
What We Offer
- £70 per hour
- £40 per hour travel time
- 55p per mile mileage
- Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
- Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
- Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.
