Job description
Job Title: Speech and Language Graduate
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a Speech and Language Graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional communication needs? Do you have the passion, patience, and enthusiasm to help young learners develop their speech, language, and communication skills while making a meaningful difference to their educational journey?
GSL Education Hull branch are currently hiring a motivated and compassionate Speech and Language Graduate to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and is eager to gain valuable hands-on experience.
As a Speech and Language Graduate, you will work alongside teachers, therapists, and specialist support staff to help pupils with speech, language, and communication needs, alongside a range of additional learning needs. You will support students in developing their communication, confidence, and independence through tailored interventions and structured learning activities.
Main Responsibilities as a Speech and Language Graduate:
- Support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs through one-to-one and small-group interventions.
- Assist teachers and specialist staff in delivering personalised learning activities that promote communication and language development.
- Encourage students' social interaction, confidence, and independence within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and communication strategies under the guidance of teaching and therapy professionals.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
Speech and Language Graduate Minimum Requirements:
- A degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics, or a related subject.
- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND and speech, language, and communication needs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay, with long-term placements paid fairly and consistently.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career aspirations.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training.
- Valuable experience working alongside experienced education and therapy professionals.
If you are an enthusiastic Speech and Language Graduate looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Speech and Language Graduate’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.