Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Maidenhead
💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only (long-term)
🕓 Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:00
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day

🌟 About the School
A welcoming and inclusive special school in Maidenhead is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, many with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Work in a nurturing, child-centred environment alongside a multi-disciplinary team, including qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), to deliver interventions that help pupils develop communication, social, and emotional skills.

🧠 Role & Responsibilities

💬 Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to children with speech, language and communication needs
🤝 Support teachers in autism-friendly lessons
🌈 Help pupils build communication, social, and emotional skills
👥 Collaborate with SALTs, teachers, and support staff
🛡️ Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing
🎯 Candidate Requirements

🎓 Recent graduate interested in Speech and Language Therapy, SEN, or child development
❤️ Compassionate, patient, and proactive
🗣️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Full-time availability during term-time
🚆 Able to travel to Maidenhead
🎁 Benefits & Development

🤓 Hands-on experience with children with ASC and SLCN
💼 Mentoring and training from experienced SALTs and SEN staff
📚 CPD opportunities and structured professional support
🚀 Career pathways into Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or Educational Psychology
🌍 Rewarding role making a real difference
💬 Apply Now – contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Pertemps Education on (url removed) or (phone number removed)
🌿 Kick-start your career in Speech and Language Therapy while helping incredible young people thrive