Speech Therapist

London Borough Of Merton; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

London Borough of Merton is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support children and young people with SEND across educational settings. You will assess, diagnose and deliver interventions, provide specialist advice to schools and families, and contribute to training and service development within a supportive multi-disciplinary SEND Integrated Service.

The post offers regular supervision, CPD opportunities and flexible working arrangements to help you develop your career as part of a

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration or eligible to register
• Experience or enthusiasm for working with children and young people with SEND

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Produce reports and recommendations to support educational outcomes and SEND provision.
• Collaborate with schools, families and other professionals to ensure joined-up support.
• Provide training, consultation and guidance to education staff to build capacity within schools.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Be part of the SEND Integrated Service and contribute to inclusive practice across the borough.

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

UK work eligibility

Job description

Job summary

We're Growing. Come Grow With Us!

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join the London Borough of Merton's expanding Speech and Language Therapy Service and become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic therapist to provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex SEND. Working across educational settings, you will collaborate with schools, families and multi-disciplinary professionals to support positive outcomes for children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced therapists. We offer regular supervision, professional development opportunities, specialist support and flexible working arrangements to help you develop your career.

As part of our SEND Integrated Service, you will help build the confidence and skills of education staff through training, consultation and advice, while contributing to inclusive practice across the borough.

If you are passionate about evidence-based practice, collaborative working and improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs across educational settings in Merton. You will carry out assessments, develop and deliver effective intervention programmes, and provide advice and support to schools, families and other professionals to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary SEND service, supporting inclusive practice within schools and helping education staff develop the skills and confidence to meet pupils' communication needs. The role also involves contributing to training, consultation, service development and statutory processes where appropriate.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering opportunities to work with a diverse caseload, build strong relationships with schools and families, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people across the borough.

• Assessing, diagnosing and delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Producing reports and recommendations to support educational outcomes and SEND provision.
• Working collaboratively with schools, families, SENCOs and other professionals to ensure joined-up support.
• Providing advice, consultation and training to education staff to build capacity within schools.
• Supporting inclusive education and contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary SEND Integrated Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced therapists. We are committed to supporting professional growth through regular supervision, continuing professional development opportunities, clinical support and access to experienced colleagues. Newly qualified practitioners are encouraged to apply.

About us

At the London Borough of Merton, we are committed to helping children and young people thrive through high-quality, inclusive services. Our Speech and Language Therapy Service forms part of the wider SEND Integrated Service, working closely with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are a friendly, collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, professional development and continuous improvement. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced therapist, you will benefit from regular supervision, access to training and CPD opportunities, and the support of experienced colleagues who are passionate about delivering excellent services.

Merton is a diverse and vibrant borough with a strong commitment to inclusion and early intervention. We foster a positive working environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop their skills and contribute to service development.

In return, we offer:

• flexible working opportunities
• a generous annual leave entitlement
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of employee wellbeing benefits

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

Job responsibilities

Were Growing. Come Grow With Us!

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join the London Borough of Merton's expanding Speech and Language Therapy Service and become part of a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech sound disorders, selective mutism, social communication difficulties and complex SEND.

Working across educational settings within the borough, you will collaborate closely with schools, families and multi-disciplinary professionals to support children and young people to achieve their full potential. You will provide specialist advice and consultation to school staff, deliver training, model effective strategies and contribute to inclusive practice across a range of settings.

The role involves:

• Assessing, diagnosing and delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Producing reports and recommendations to support educational outcomes and SEND provision.
• Working collaboratively with schools, families, SENCOs and other professionals to ensure joined-up support.
• Providing advice, consultation and training to education staff to build capacity within schools.
• Supporting inclusive education and contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary SEND Integrated Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced therapists. We are committed to supporting professional growth through regular supervision, continuing professional development opportunities, clinical support and access to experienced colleagues. Newly qualified practitioners are encouraged to apply.

About Us

The London Borough of Merton is committed to delivering high-quality services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Our Speech and Language Therapy Service forms part of the wider SEND Integrated Service, working closely with schools, families, health colleagues and partner agencies to promote inclusion and achievement.

We offer a positive and collaborative working environment where innovation, professional development and continuous improvement are encouraged. In return, we provide:

• flexible working opportunities
• a generous annual leave entitlement
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of wellbeing benefits

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality speech and language therapy services and want to make a meaningful difference to children and young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing children and young people with speech language and communication needs
• Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents carers schools and other professionals
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records and reports

Desirable

• Experience of working in mainstream schools
• Experience of working in special schools
• Experience of supporting children and young people with autism spectrum disorder
• Experience of delivering training to education staff
• Experience of supporting inclusive practice within educational settings

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Eligible to work as a Speech and Language Therapist in the UK.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).