Speech and Language Therapist

Harris Academy Merton is currently looking for a qualified Speech & Language Therapist to provide assessment, advice and treatment for children and young people attending the Academy who have speech and language needs. The successful candidate will work with teaching and support staff to achieve the targets set out in EHCPs and make recommendations to support learning, where necessary.

About Us

At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.

We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• SLCN support and intervention for all students at the Academy who have an EHCP or who are on the SEN register.
• The provision of individualised programmes of intervention according to student need and assessment data.
• The assessment and monitoring of students with SLCN needs and ASD.
• The monitoring of assigned students on the SEN register.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Experience or knowledge of dealing with children with ASD/ADHD/PDA/severe language disorders
• Knowledge of a range of learning barriers in addition to Speech and Language needs
• Training in/knowledge of a range of communication and teaching methods

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefitson our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.