Speech Therapist

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.

Job description

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:

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)

About the employer

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, and 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.