Mentored Graduate SLT: SEND Support in School

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

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a Graduate Speech & Language Therapist to join a welcoming Coventry school for a September start. In this full-time role you will support pupils with a range of communication and learning needs, working closely with SEND professionals and teachers to enable access to the curriculum.

You will gain hands-on experience before progressing into specialist therapy or related fields, with strong mentoring from experienced SEND professionals and a clear pathway into

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration (or be awaiting registration following qualification).
• Experience working with children or young people through placements, voluntary work or employment.
• Knowledge of speech, language and communication difficulties and their impact on learning.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Understanding of Autism, SEMH and additional communication needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of 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 Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEMH and associated learning needs.
• Help students access the curriculum within mainstream lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote progress, independence and wellbeing.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans where appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Patient and proactive

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration (or awaiting)

Job description

KPI Education is recruiting a Graduate Speech & Language Therapist to join a welcoming Coventry school for a September start. In this full-time role you will support pupils with a range of communication and learning needs, working closely with SEND professionals and teachers to enable access to the curriculum.

You will gain hands-on experience before progressing into specialist therapy or related fields, with strong mentoring from experienced SEND professionals and a clear pathway into