Local Authority Speech and Language Therapist
Posted 3 days ago by Pertemps Social Care Recruitment
£51 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Local Authority Speech and Language Therapist in South London involves providing specialist support to pupils in a special school for children with PMLD and complex needs. The position is aimed at experienced Band 5 therapists looking to step up or current Band 6 therapists seeking professional development. The therapist will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to meaningful service development and high-quality speech and language therapy support. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are also offered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide speech and language therapy support to pupils in a special school setting.
- Collaborate with educational professionals, occupational therapists, EPs, and SEN teams.
- Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.
- Lead and share learning in specialist areas.
- Manage a caseload of children with PMLD and complex needs.
- Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist.
- Knowledge of working with children with PMLD and complex needs.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
- HCPC and RCSLT membership.
Salary (Rate): £50.60 hourly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Local Authority Speech and Language Therapist, South London
Pay rate – £42 to £50.60 per hour
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, in South London
Are you an experienced Band 5 ready to step up, or a current Band 6 therapist seeking a fresh opportunity to develop specialist skills and contribute to meaningful service development?
Our Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team is expanding! We’re offering exciting full-time Band 6 opportunities within our vibrant, friendly team—supporting 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).
You would be joining a team of 5 speech and language therapists in this outstanding special school for children aged 4-19, close to Morden Town Centre, working as part of a dynamic MDT.
About the Team
Our team works within the Local Authority across mainstream and special schools, the Youth Offending Team, and the Virtual School for Children in Care. We deliver high-quality statutory, targeted, and universal SLT support. We collaborate with educational professionals, occupational therapists, EPs, and SEN teams to ensure a joined-up, inclusive approach to care.
Support & Development
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
Flexible Working
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.
Please get in touch for more information.