Graduate Speech & Language Therapist — School-Based Impact

Totalwellnessacupuncture; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from SEND professionals

Career development in SEND

Job summary

Totalwellnessacupuncture in Coventry seeks a Graduate Speech and Language Therapist to join a welcoming school for a September start. You will support pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and collaborate with SEND staff.

This full-time role offers mentoring from experienced SEND professionals and a clear path toward specialist therapy, educational psychology, or wider SEND careers. Salary is £29,000–£36,000 per year.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration (or awaiting registration) after qualification.
• Experience with children/young people through placements, voluntary work, or employment.
• Knowledge of speech, language and communication difficulties and their impact on learning.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understanding of Autism, SEMH and additional communication needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention programmes.
• Assist pupils with SEND, including ASC, SEMH and related needs.
• Help students access the curriculum within mainstream lessons.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Build positive relationships that promote progress and wellbeing.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to support plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate approach

Child-centred focus

Adaptable and proactive

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Totalwellnessacupuncture in Coventry seeks a Graduate Speech and Language Therapist to join a welcoming school for a September start. You will support pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and collaborate with SEND staff.

This full-time role offers mentoring from experienced SEND professionals and a clear path toward specialist therapy, educational psychology, or wider SEND careers. Salary is £29,000–£36,000 per year.