Speech and Language Therapist. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Speech and Language Therapist for a role at a Secondary school in Newham, East London. The position starts in September 2025 and runs until July 2026, with possibilities for contract extension or permanent placement. Candidates should have relevant SEN experience and a minimum of one year of teaching experience in the UK.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support students with speech and language difficulties in KS3 and KS4.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop strategies for student support.

Skills

SEN Experience within Speech and Language

Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK

Up to date Safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE - Speech and Language Therapist

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Newham, East London
Position - Speech and Language Therapist
Type of work - KS3/KS4
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - July 2026 with view to a permanent plan
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Paid to Scale
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

SEN Experience within Speech and Language
Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team