Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Ackerman Pierce; Merton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Merton is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team in a special school for children aged 4-19. This role involves assessing and developing therapy treatment plans while collaborating with educators to support children with special educational needs. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Funded CPD opportunities

Clinical autonomy

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4-19.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team and support educators.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and implement speech and language therapy treatment.
• Contribute to raising achievement for all pupils.
• Provide therapy service to schools and settings.
• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs.

Skills

Specialist speech and language therapy

Assessment and treatment planning

Collaboration with educators

Understanding of special educational needs

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £45-£51 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Merton

Merton is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join a well‑structured and dynamic team in a special school for children aged 4‑19. The client offers part‑time and full‑time contracts and a manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3‑6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties

• Assess children and develop/implement specialist speech and language therapy treatment to ensure that the Council achieves its strategic aims for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Contribute to the LB Merton policy and approach to raising achievement and establishing provision for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to Merton schools and settings.
• Work as a member of the Merton Speech and Language Therapy Service and SENDIS and contribute to building the capacity of Merton Schools to include pupils with SEN and disabilities.
• Support pupils in a special school for children with PMLD and complex needs. (In the PMLD setting, there is no requirement to manage Dysphagia, which is managed by the NHS service).

Benefits of Working at Merton Council

• Regular supervision (individual and peer-based)
• Clinical Leads in Autism, SEMH, DLD, and Complex Needs
• Funded internal and external CPD opportunities
• Strong links with City and UCL for student placements
• Opportunities to lead and share learning in your specialist area
• Focus on evidence‑based practice and clinical autonomy
• HCPC and RCSLT membership fees funded

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