About the role
Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – SEND Support
Full Time | September Start
Are you a newly qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking to gain valuable experience in an educational setting?
Do you want to make a genuine difference to children and young people who need additional support to thrive in the classroom?
Would you like to develop your therapeutic and communication skills while working closely with pupils, teachers and SEND professionals?
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Graduate Speech & Language Therapist to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Coventry. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within education before progressing into specialist therapy, educational psychology, SEND, or wider healthcare roles.
Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and pastoral staff, you will support pupils with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
What's the role?
Working closely with the SENDCo, teaching staff and wider inclusion team, you will support students to develop their communication skills, increase their confidence and fully engage with learning.
You will:
- Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention programmes
- Assist pupils with SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEMH and associated learning needs
- Help students access the curriculum within mainstream lessons
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external agencies
- Build positive, trusting relationships that promote progress, independence and wellbeing
- Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans where appropriate
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who combines excellent clinical knowledge with a compassionate, child-centred approach.
You will have:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration (or be awaiting registration following qualification)
- Previous experience working with children or young people through placements, voluntary work or employment
- Knowledge of speech, language and communication difficulties and their impact on learning
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- An understanding of Autism, SEMH and additional communication needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A patient, adaptable and proactive approach
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
What's on offer?
- Long-term, full-time opportunity within one supportive Coventry school
- Excellent mentoring from experienced SEND professionals
- The opportunity to develop your therapeutic skills within an educational setting
- Valuable experience for careers in specialist Speech & Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or wider SEND services
- A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's communication, confidence and educational outcomes
If you are an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapy graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today to be considered.
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