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. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager