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Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – SEND Support, KPI EDUCATION
Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – SEND Support
Location: Coventry Type: Full Time Start Date: September Salary: £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 welcoming and inclusive school in Coventry. 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.
The Role
Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals, and pastoral staff, you will support pupils with a range of communication, interaction, and learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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- 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)
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
- 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
Requirements
We're looking for a candidate who combines excellent clinical knowledge with a compassionate, child-centred approach.
Essential:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration (or awaiting registration following qualification)
- Prior 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
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What We Offer
- £29,000 - £36,000 per annum
- A long-term, full-time opportunity within one supportive Coventry school
- Excellent mentoring from experienced SEND professionals
- Opportunity to develop your therapeutic skills within an educational setting
- Valuable experience for careers in:
- Specialist Speech & Language Therapy
- Educational Psychology
- Wider SEND services
- A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children’s communication, confidence, and educational outcomes
Interested?
If you are an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapy graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today to be considered.
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