Speech and Language Therapist - Yorkshire


Location
York, England
Salary
£70.00
Profession
Speech and Language Therapist
Deadline
20 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
27 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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

Essential

12 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Therapist

    Experience with the following:

  • Therapist

    ADHD

  • Therapist

    Developmental Coordination Disorder

  • Therapist

    Language disorder

  • Therapist

    Social communication challenged

  • Therapist

    Movement seeking and lack if maintaining attention

  • Therapist

    Challenges in fine motor manipulation

  • Therapist

    Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities

  • Therapist

    Sensory sensitivity

  • Therapist

    Behind academically

  • Therapist

    Reading comprehension at a much younger age

  • Therapist

    Swallowing difficulties

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies team, assessing a young person in York.

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.

Main duties of the job

Deliver 3 hour initial assessment with report (non EHCNA

Promote an inclusive approach

Focus on meaningful, functional outcomes that improve participation and independence

Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce report as required

About us

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.

Details

  • Date posted: 27 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £70 an hour Travel and mileage
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 1 weeks
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: TN1647226YorSALTY
  • Job locations: York, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3GA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Speech and Language Therapist

  • York, Yorkshire
  • 1 x initial assessment with report (non EHCNA) - 3 hours
  • £70 per hour
  • £40 per hour travel time
  • 55p per mile mileage

The Role

  • Deliver 3 hour initial assessment with report (non EHCNA
  • Promote an inclusive approach
  • Focus on meaningful, functional outcomes that improve participation and independence
  • Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce report as required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • ADHD
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder
  • Language disorder
  • Social communication challenged
  • Movement seeking and lack if maintaining attention
  • Challenges in fine motor manipulation
  • Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities
  • Sensory sensitivity
  • Behind academically
  • Reading comprehension at a much younger age
  • Swallowing difficulties

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.

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