Speech & Language Support - Primary School (September Start)

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)

Key Responsibilities

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

What We're Looking For

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

Why This Role?

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.

Interested?

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

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.

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