Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency in Merton is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team in a special school. The role involves assessing children and implementing specialized therapy, contributing to the strategic aims for pupils with special educational needs. The position offers both part-time and full-time contracts, competitive weekly payments, and support from a personal consultant during placements.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Funded CPD opportunities

HCPC and RCSLT fees funded

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop specialized therapy for children.
• Contribute to strategic aims for pupils with special needs.
• Provide therapy services to schools and settings.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Child Development

Collaboration with Educational Staff

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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, a manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 – 6 months with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• 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 so 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

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

To discuss this Speech and Language Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today.