Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
London Borough Of Merton
Morden, SM4 5DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£52,827 to £57,150
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced specialist speech and language therapist ready to step up, or a current highly specialist therapist seeking a fresh opportunity...
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To assess children and
develop and or 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 peripatetic highly specialist speech and language therapy advisory
service to Merton schools and settings
work as a member of the Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team and the SENDIS
service and so contribute to building the capacity of Merton Schools to include
pupils with SEN and disabilities.
Merton is the employer of choice for those looking to further their career in public services.
Our culture is one of staff empowerment to deliver real improvements for the communities we serve and on clear career development.Together we want to build a better Merton.
We offeraccess to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK; 27.5 days paid holiday, rising to 32.5 days after five years of service; flexible working; and a first-class staff development programme.
We are, as you would expect, proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have committed to paying the London Living Wage to all our staff and contractors to ensure a fair wage for everyone working for us.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
- 2.HCPC registration.
- 3.Proven experience working with a broad range of SLCN in school-aged children.
- 4.Experience working in school settings.
- 5.Experience of teaching through modelling and or training staff in relation to children with communication and interaction difficulties.
- 6.Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team context.
- 7.Experience of a range of interventions for children with SCLN.
- 8.Training and experience in supervision of junior staff/ students.
- 9.Demonstrate a clear and full understanding of effective strategies in working with pupils with SLCN at universal and targeted level
- 10.Understanding of current legislation and guidance in relation to SEN, and educational inclusion.
- 11.Experience contributing to statutory assessments or tribunal processes.
- 12.Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- 13.Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- 14.Commitment to inclusive education and person-centered support.
- 15.A clear understanding of safeguarding issues for staff working supportively in schools and in particular the safeguarding issues for children with SEN and SLCN.
- 16.Ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
- 17.Ability to travel across the borough.
- Desirable:
- 1.A defined area of clinical specialism.
- 2.Involvement in service development or innovation initiatives.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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