Graduate Speech and Language Therapist

Graduate Speech and Language Therapist

Are you a Speech and Language Therapy graduate looking to launch your career in a supportive and rewarding primary school setting?

Do you have a passion for helping young children develop their communication skills and reach their full potential?

Are you ready to take your first step into the profession and make a real difference from day one?

We're recruiting a Graduate Speech and Language Therapist for a Leeds-based primary school, supporting pupils aged 4–11 with a range of speech, language and communication needs across the school community.

The Role – Graduate Speech and Language Therapist

You'll work alongside experienced staff to deliver support through 1:1 sessions, small groups and class-based activities. You'll assist with assessments, contribute to intervention plans and help produce reports to inform EHCPs and annual reviews. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience while helping to build whole-school communication capacity.

Start Date: April 2026

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Graduate Speech and Language Therapist position
• Monday – Friday, term time only
• Up to £560 per week
• A welcoming, collaborative primary school team
• Dedicated mentorship and on-the-job support
• Excellent experience base for HCPC registration and future career progression

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Speech and Language Therapist

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or awaiting final results)
• A genuine passion for supporting children's communication and language development
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a school-based setting
• Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) — or willingness to obtain one

Desirable:

• Placement experience in primary, early years or SEND settings
• Familiarity with early language development and phonological difficulties
• Proactive, solution-focused and enthusiastic about inclusion

Graduate Speech and Language Therapist – Leeds Primary School – Up to £560 per week

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