About this Role
Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Walsall and surrounding areas
Overview: The Mercian Trust is committed to increasing opportunities and improving outcomes for our students, with a focus on those who are under-served or under-resourced, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Role purpose: Deliver a high-quality, effective speech and language therapy service across a group of Trust schools, in collaboration with Trust clinicians and external agency colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Work with the Trust’s wellbeing provision leads to support vulnerable children and young people, with a focus on Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and contribute to diagnostic assessment pathways as part of the statutory responsibilities of the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in schools and other settings, alongside multi‑agency clinical professionals and local authority colleagues.
* Make a direct and meaningful impact through work with children and young people, in close partnership with their families.
* Deliver a varied and rewarding mix of casework, assessment, consultation and training.
* Manage a defined clinical caseload, providing high‑quality speech and language therapy through consultation, assessment, case formulation, and intervention.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of Speech, Language and Communication provision across the Trust, supporting service improvement and innovation.
* Design clear therapy intervention plans for delivery by Learning Support Assistants/Teaching Assistants, with overall clinical oversight and accountability.
* Provide expert advice, guidance, training, and support to parents/carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to build shared understanding of speech, language, and communication development.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and produce concise written reports, working in close liaison with families, professionals, and relevant partner organisations.
* Assist schools in monitoring the progress of vulnerable children and young people, particularly those at risk of exclusion and Children Looked After.
* Actively uphold safeguarding responsibilities by reporting any Child Protection or Child in Need concerns in line with Trust safeguarding procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
* A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Ability to maintain professionalism, especially in complex or challenging situations.
* Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For full details of the post, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification within the Application Information pack.
Details
Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 09:00. Interview dates are scheduled for 21 May 2026.
Contact
For more information about this post, please contact Lin Koo, Executive PA to the CEO, on 01922 211388 Ext 1211 or email: Lin.Koo@merciantrust.org.uk
Why The Mercian Trust?
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve (West Midlands) and pursue a pioneering approach to lead the sector with innovative solutions to the problems our students and families face. Find out more about us and what we offer.
Benefits
* Financial, Health and Lifestyle discounts (Eden Red).
* Comprehensive health plan (UK Health Care).
* Cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
* Access to the Blue Light Card.
* Further benefits including CPD opportunities.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are committed to equality, challenge discrimination and promote community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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