Flexible School-Based Speech & Language Therapist

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

KT Healthcare in Northampton is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to support a young person in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering 1-hour direct SLT sessions on a fortnightly basis and developing an individualised communication plan to maximise functional communication and independence within educational settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with education staff, families and other professionals to embed communication strategies across

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required.
• Experience 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.
• Collaborative approach with families, education staff and other professionals.
• Experience in educational settings would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Collaborative with families

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registration as SLT

Job description

KT Healthcare in Northampton is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to support a young person in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering 1-hour direct SLT sessions on a fortnightly basis and developing an individualised communication plan to maximise functional communication and independence within educational settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with education staff, families and other professionals to embed communication strategies across