Paediatric Speech Language Therapist - Northamptonshire
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Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd Paediatric Speech Language Therapist - Northamptonshire
The closing date is 01 December 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our SEND Therapies team on an associate basis, supporting children and young people within school and wider community settings.
The role will involve providing a combination of direct therapy, assessment, consultation, AAC support, staff and parent training, and written recommendations, working collaboratively with the child, family, school and wider multidisciplinary team.
The successful therapist will be comfortable working with children who have complex communication and developmental needs, and will have experience supporting children with a range of speech, language, communication and feeding needs.
The role will initially involve monthly support visits, with the exact working pattern agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person. Further opportunities for work will become available as our therapy service continues to grow.
Main duties of the job
Provide appropriate speech and language therapy through individual, group or classroom-based sessions.
Assess and support receptive and expressive language, speech and communication development.
Develop functional communication strategies and targets in collaboration with education staff, families and other professionals.
Assess communication competency and readiness for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Provide advice and support around appropriate AAC systems and access methods.
Develop and support the use of paper-based and technology-based AAC.
Provide training and guidance to parents, carers and education staff.
Develop written programmes, targets and recommendations to support ongoing communication development.
Review progress and adapt recommendations in response to the child's changing needs.
Liaise with families, schools and relevant multidisciplinary professionals.
Attend or contribute to annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings where required.
Maintain accurate clinical records and complete relevant reports.
Where appropriate, contribute to assessment and support around eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
Work collaboratively with education and other professionals to promote consistent strategies across the child's environment.
About us
KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment, SEND therapeutic services and complex care. We provide person-centred, evidence-based and neuroaffirming services across the UK.
We work closely with children, young people, families, schools, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality therapeutic support that makes a meaningful difference to everyday life.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£70 an hour plus paid travel time (£40ph) and mileage (55ppm)
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 days
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0479-26-0078
Job locations
Towcester
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience working with children and young people, ideally within education or SEND settings.
You will ideally have experience in:
Paediatric speech, language and communication needs.
Working with children with complex developmental needs.
AAC assessment, implementation and training.
Supporting children with significant communication difficulties.
Working collaboratively with schools, families and multidisciplinary teams.
Developing practical strategies that can be embedded into a child's everyday environment.
Producing clear reports, recommendations and therapy programmes.
Supporting children with feeding, eating and/or swallowing needs would be desirable.
You will be a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with children, families and professionals, while working independently and managing your own clinical responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience working with children and young people, ideally within education or SEND settings.
You will ideally have experience in:
Paediatric speech, language and communication needs.
Working with children with complex developmental needs.
AAC assessment, implementation and training.
Supporting children with significant communication difficulties.
Working collaboratively with schools, families and multidisciplinary teams.
Developing practical strategies that can be embedded into a child's everyday environment.
Producing clear reports, recommendations and therapy programmes.
Supporting children with feeding, eating and/or swallowing needs would be desirable.
You will be a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with children, families and professionals, while working independently and managing your own clinical responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
Address
Towcester
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
Address
Towcester
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Resouricng Partner
Abigail Hewitt
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£70 an hour plus paid travel time (£40ph) and mileage (55ppm)
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 days
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0479-26-0078
Job locations
Towcester
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BS
United Kingdom
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