Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist - Northampton

• 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

• 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.