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Speech and Language Therapist Children (Autism & ADHD)


Location
Doncaster, England; Mexborough, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Speech and Language Therapist
Deadline
13 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Locum
Posted Date
11 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration.

  • Experience

    Experience working with children with autism and/or ADHD.

  • Experience

    Experience delivering therapy both face-to-face and remotely.

  • Experience

    Sound understanding of neurodiversity-affirmative approaches to communication support.

  • Experience

    Strong collaborative working skills with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Experience

    Willingness to work flexibly, including some weekend or evening sessions where the service requires.

  • Qualifications

    Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

  • Qualifications

    Registration must be maintained throughout employment.

  • Qualifications

    Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list (required for post).

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    RCSLT-recognised training in autism or ADHD-specific communication approaches.

  • Experience

    Experience contributing to multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathways.

  • Experience

    Experience delivering group interventions (e.g. social communication groups).

  • Experience

    Membership of relevant special interest groups (e.g. RCSLT Autism/ADHD networks).

Job summary

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children and young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences, delivering assessment and intervention both in person and remotely.

Main duties of the job

Carry out speech, language and communication assessments for children with autism, ADHD and related neurodevelopmental needs.

Plan and deliver individual and group therapy programmes, in clinic, in schools, and via remote/teletherapy platforms.

Work collaboratively with parents, carers, teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed strategies across settings.

Contribute to autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments as part of the wider neurodevelopmental team.

Provide training and coaching to families and education staff on supporting communication needs.

Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with RCSLT and Trust standards.

Participate in service development and contribute to a flexible offer including weekday, evening and weekend clinics where required.

About us

AMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .

We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision

There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation

Details

  • Date posted: 11 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Locum
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: A1885-26-0023
  • Job locations: Spa Pool Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0HZ, United Kingdom, Mexborough Medical Practice, Alagu Close, MEXBOROUGH, South Yorkshire, S64 9AE, United Kingdom, Conisbrough Medical Practice, The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UK Registration

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