Speech and Language Specialist

Portico Academy Trust, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS9 2JB

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) Level 6, point 13 to 20

Speech and Language Specialist job summary

Hours of work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Term time only

Post holder will be based at Friars Primary School initially; however, they will need to travel to all schools within the Trust on a regular basis to effectively undertake the role and support the children Trust wide.

Are you passionate about improving speech, language and communication outcomes for children with SEND? Do you have experience supporting pupils with additional needs in a primary school setting?

We are seeking a specialist to work across our Trust’s primary schools to enhance provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The role will focus on assessment, targeted intervention, staff training, and collaborative working to ensure inclusive practice across all settings.

You will work closely with SENDCOs, teachers, leaders, families and external agencies to develop communication-friendly environments, deliver specialist support, and build staff confidence and capacity. The role also involves contributing to Trust-wide strategy and monitoring the impact of provision on pupil outcomes.

For full details of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification.

As part of Portico Academy Trust, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters.
• An environment with wonderful children, that promotes inclusivity
• High quality professional development
• Support and coloration across our Trust
• Well resourced schools

A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you will be required to work across other Portico schools on a regular basis.

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details, please contact HR via MyNewTerm, telephone 01702 987890 or email recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position sooner than originally anticipated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Portico Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/portico-academy-trust

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