Description
We’re growing and inviting experienced specialist speech and language therapists to join our vibrant, friendly team in Merton. As a highly specialist therapist, you will support Merton’s response to the SEND reform and lead on delivery of our ‘experts at hand’ offer for speech and language therapy support in primary schools.
Our Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team works within the Local Authority across mainstream and specialist settings, the Youth Offending Team, and the Virtual School for Children in Care. We deliver high-quality statutory, targeted, and universal SLT support in collaboration with educational professionals, occupational therapists, NHS health therapists, Educational psychologists, and SEN teams.
We invest in our therapists through:
- 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
The team is based at the Civic Centre in Morden, with flexible working arrangements supported by excellent IT. Admin time can be completed at home where appropriate. We cover mileage and public transport costs for travel between schools as well as reimburse professional fees for HCPC and RCSLT Membership.
Our team is proud to have established a Cultural Diversity Network that actively supports, embraces, and celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of our therapists. This network provides a safe, inclusive space for open dialogue, where team members can share challenges they encounter in their roles and discuss best practices for managing them.