Speech and Language Therapy Graduate Opportunity | Newcastle SEND School

Are you a recent Speech and Language Therapy graduate looking to apply your skills in a rewarding and meaningful environment?

A specialist SEND school in Newcastle is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic graduates to join their team, supporting children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your professional skills, and make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils who require specialist support.

The Role

As part of the school's SEND support team, you will:

• Support pupils with speech, language, and communication development
• Deliver targeted interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Utilise communication strategies including PECS, visual timetables, communication boards, and Makaton
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals, and families
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social interaction
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• A BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience working with children or young people through placements, volunteering, education, or care settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Why Join This Newcastle SEND School?

• Gain invaluable experience supporting pupils with diverse communication needs
• Work alongside experienced SEND practitioners and educational professionals
• Develop skills that will enhance your future SALT career
• Make a visible difference in children's educational journeys every day
• Be part of a supportive and welcoming school community

If you're ready to take the next step in your Speech and Language Therapy career, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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