Speech & Language - Primary School

A Primary School in Newcastle Upon Tyne is looking for a Speech & Language Support professional to join their school-based provision from September 2026. This role is ideal for someone with a Speech and Language qualification or strong Sppech & Language experience who is confident supporting pupils with communication and language needs within a primary setting.

• Location:
  
  Newcastle (NE4)
• Hours:
  
  8:30 - 15:30, Monday-Friday
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026 (trial sessions available ASAP)

In this role, you will:

• Provide targeted Speech & Language support to pupils across school
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions to develop communication skills
• Support pupils with speech, language, and social communication needs
• Help pupils build confidence with vocabulary, comprehension, and expressive language
• Work closely with teachers and SEND staff to embed strategies into the classroom
• Support pupils with communication barriers to access learning and routines

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Speech & Language qualification (or strong relevant experience)
• Experience supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs
• A calm, encouraging approach and strong interpersonal skills
• Confidence delivering interventions and tracking progress
• A proactive mindset and ability to work as part of a supportive school team

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who need consistent, skilled communication support to thrive in school. This school offers a welcoming environment where specialist input is genuinely valued.

If you have a Speech & Language background, apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.