Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – SEND Support

KPI EDUCATION; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Full-time

Supportive leadership

SEN experience

Impactful work

Job summary

KPI Education in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Speech and Language Therapist to join our SEND support team. This full-time post starts in September and offers valuable hands-on experience in an educational setting.

You will work closely with the SENDCo, teachers and professionals to support pupils with communication needs, provide 1:1 and group interventions, and help learners access the curriculum. The role offers long-term development within education and a pathway toward specialist

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• QTS desirable, but not essential.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Experience with SEN in education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention support.
• Assist pupils with SEND, including ASD and SEMH needs.
• Help students access the curriculum within mainstream lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Build positive relationships that support progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SLT qualification

HCPC registration

QTS (desirable)

SEND experience

Education setting

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – SEND Support

Birmingham | Full Time | September Start

£29,000 - £36,000 per year

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 supportive Birmingham school. 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 and SEND professionals, 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 pastoral teams, you will support students to access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence.

• Support students with speech, language and communication needs

• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention support

• Assist pupils with SEND, including ASD and SEMH needs

• Help students to access the curriculum within mainstream lessons

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals

• Build positive relationships that encourage student progress and wellbeing

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who combines strong professional knowledge with a compassionate, student‑focused approach:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• QTS – Qualified Teacher Status desirable but not essential

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs

• HCPC registration (or currently working towards registration)

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a specialist or independent school setting

• Strong understanding of speech, language, and social communication difficulties

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• A patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach

• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills

What’s On Offer:

• Long-term opportunity within one school

• Full-time role with consistent hours

• Supportive school leadership and experienced SEN team

• Valuable classroom and SEN experience

• Opportunity to positively impact students’ educational journeys