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.