Dynamic Speech and Language Therapist for Children

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive team in Northallerton.

You will work with children and young people across diverse educational and community settings, delivering communication support and contributing to statutory assessments. This role offers a varied caseload, opportunities to collaborate with families, schools and health partners, and a commitment to inclusive, child-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people across mainstream, specialist, and alternative settings
• Embed communication-friendly support across educational settings, working alongside SENCOs and teaching staff
• Build strong relationships with schools and colleges, becoming a trusted link for your local area
• Contribute to statutory assessments and shape provision for children with more complex needs
• Work within No Wrong Door and Youth Justice to support vulnerable young people and the staff who work with them to understand the impact of their speech, language and communication needs
• Be part of a service that is still evolving — your ideas and experience will help shape how we work going forward

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive team in Northallerton.

You will work with children and young people across diverse educational and community settings, delivering communication support and contributing to statutory assessments. This role offers a varied caseload, opportunities to collaborate with families, schools and health partners, and a commitment to inclusive, child-centered practice.