Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A supportive special school in Maidenhead is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication needs. This full-time role involves delivering tailored speech interventions and collaborating with professionals to create engaging environments. Ideal for recent graduates with a passion for helping vulnerable children, offering real-world experience and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Mentoring from experienced Speech and Language Therapists

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Clear career pathway into related fields

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a background in relevant fields.
• Naturally empathetic, patient, and proactive individual.
• Full-time availability during term-time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language interventions tailored to pupil needs.
• Support teachers in creating engaging, autism-friendly environments.
• Collaborate daily with SALT professionals and teachers.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Recent graduate in Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Speech Sciences, or related

Job description

Location: Maidenhead

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00 (term-time only)

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £88–£115 per day

About the Role

Are you a caring and motivated graduate with a passion for helping children communicate and connect with the world around them?
A warm, inclusive special school in Maidenhead is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive team.
The school caters for pupils aged 2–19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties (SLD / CLD), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
You’ll work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists, teachers, and pastoral staff to deliver interventions that develop pupils’ communication, social, and emotional skills, empowering them to find their voice and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1 and small-group speech and language interventions tailored to pupil needs
• Support teachers in creating engaging, autism-friendly classroom environments
• Encourage pupils’ communication, social interaction, and emotional development
• Collaborate daily with SALT professionals, SEN teachers, and therapists
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing across all activities

What We’re Looking For

• 🎓 A recent graduate (Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Speech Sciences, or related)
• ❤️ A naturally empathetic, patient, and proactive individual
• 🗣️ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• ✅ Full-time availability during term-time
• 🚆 Able to commute to or relocate near Maidenhead

What You’ll Gain

• 🤓 Real-world experience supporting children with ASC and SLCN
• 💼 Mentoring and guidance from experienced Speech and Language Therapists
• 📚 Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through the school and Pertemps Education
• 🚀 A clear career pathway into Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or Educational Psychology
• 🌍 A deeply rewarding role where you’ll genuinely make a difference every day

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about helping children communicate, connect, and succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence

Email: (url removed)

Phone: (phone number removed)

🌿 Kick-start your career in Speech and Language Therapy while changing young lives for the better