Job Description

Please note - an application form

must be submitted to be considered for this post. They are available on the school website.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a:

Speech, Language and Communication Mentor

About us:

Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school.

About the role:

A Speech, Language and Communication Mentor plays a crucial role in supporting students with communication difficulties. Working under the supervision of a qualified Speech, Language and Communication Therapist, to implement and deliver therapy plans and interventions. Speech, Language and Communication Mentors assist in the assessment process by gathering information about the students' communication skills and needs, helping to deliver speech and language therapy activities and exercises as directed by the therapist. We can support with training for the right candidate.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will;

have the ability to manage, support, and engage students, fostering a positive learning environment. have knowledge and skills to support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). be proficient in conveying information clearly and effectively to students, ensuring they understand concepts and instructions. have the ability to develop appropriate and trusting relationships with both students and colleagues, enhancing collaboration and support. show sensitivity in listening to students' situations, demonstrating empathy, and using effective communication to facilitate problem-solving. have a caring and understanding demeanour, paired with a calm and assertive approach to managing situations. display skills in anticipating potential barriers to success and proactively implementing strategies to prevent them. be able to carry out speech and language screening assessments, write clear reports and communicate findings and strategies effectively to families and teaching staff.
Salary and Hours:

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Term Time only) 8:15am - 4pm Mon- Thursday and 8:15-3:50pm Friday

Contract Type: Permanent Salary Scale - Band C 19-33 (24,545-32,321) This is the actual annual salary range.

What we can offer:

Subscription to an external well-being service A supportive induction programme Coffee shop available to staff An outstanding CPD Program Well-Being and Challenge Events Access to school gym before/after school

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.

Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.

Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two references. An online and ID check search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including -enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. It is an offence to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.

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Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,545.00-32,321.00 per year

Work Location: In person