Speech and Language Intervention Lead - Queensway School

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint an articulate and proactive Speech and Language Lead to oversee the delivery of bespoke Speech and Language intervention programmes based at our North/South Campus. This exciting provision has been developed to support students with identified communication and interaction needs who may find it difficult to access the full curriculum and/or fully engage in school life.

Plan, deliver, and evaluate tailored Speech and Language intervention programmes in collaboration with the Senior SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. Work closely with the SEND Specialist Team and Pastoral Team to provide an empathetic, nurturing approach to supporting young people. Ensure high-quality, personalised provision for each student.

Experience supporting students with SEND, particularly those with communication and interaction challenges linked to anxiety. Relevant qualifications in this area are desirable but not essential.

Overall, this is an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious, and energetic individual who builds strong relationships, works effectively as part of a team, and is committed to understanding and supporting the needs of our students.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 26th June 2026

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list). References will be required for all shortlisted candidates, prior to interview and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.

In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration, posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children.

For more information, please refer to the MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, for information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance – Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy available on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..