Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A supportive special school in Bracknell is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to deliver targeted speech and language interventions. You will work closely with experienced professionals to support pupils with severe learning difficulties, fostering their communication and social skills. This full-time role offers hands-on experience and mentoring opportunities. You’ll play a crucial role in empowering students to thrive.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Mentoring from experienced therapists

Career pathway into related fields

Qualifications

• Need to be a caring and motivated graduate.
• Able to commit to full-time work during term-time.
• Willing to commute to Bracknell.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group speech and language interventions.
• Support teachers in creating engaging, autism-friendly classroom environments.
• Encourage pupils’ communication, social interaction, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with SALT professionals and therapists.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Recent graduate in Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Speech Sciences

Job description

Location : Bracknell

🕓 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 Bracknell 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 : 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 commuteto Bracknell

🎁 What You’ll Gain

• 🤓 Real-life, hands‑on 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