Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Pertemps Education Network; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist. In this role, you will deliver interventions to children with communication needs and support their emotional and social development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a compassionate outlook and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers mentoring and opportunities for professional development in related fields.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with children with ASC and SLCN

Mentoring and training from experienced staff

CPD opportunities and professional support

Career pathways into various fields

Qualifications

• Recent graduate interested in Speech and Language Therapy, SEN, or child development.
• Compassionate, patient, and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to children with communication needs.
• Support teachers in autism-friendly lessons.
• Help pupils build communication, social, and emotional skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate and patient

Education

Recent graduate in Speech and Language Therapy, SEN, or child development

Job description

Location : Maidenhead

Contract : Full-time, term-time only (long-term)

Hours : Mon–Fri, 08 : 30–16 : 00

Start Date : ASAP

Pay : £88–£115 per day

About the School

A welcoming and inclusive special school in Maidenhead is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, many with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Work in a nurturing, child-centred environment alongside a multi-disciplinary team, including qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), to deliver interventions that help pupils develop communication, social, and emotional skills.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver 1 and small group interventions to children with speech, language and communication needs
• Support teachers in autism-friendly lessons
• Help pupils build communication, social, and emotional skills
• Collaborate with SALTs, teachers, and support staff
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing

Candidate Requirements

• Recent graduate interested in Speech and Language Therapy, SEN, or child development
• Compassionate, patient, and proactive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Full-time availability during term-time

Able to travel to Maidenhead

Benefits & Development

• Hands-on experience with children with ASC and SLCN
• Mentoring and training from experienced SALTs and SEN staff
• CPD opportunities and structured professional support
• Career pathways into Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or Educational Psychology
• Rewarding role making a real difference

Apply Now – contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Pertemps Education on (url removed) or (phone number removed)

Kick-start your career in Speech and Language Therapy while helping incredible young people thrive