Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Merton Council; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 53 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Supervision

CPD opportunities

HCPC/RCSLT membership fees funded

Mileage reimbursed

Résumé du poste

Merton Council in London is seeking an experienced specialist speech and language therapist to step up into a leadership role within our expanding SLT team. This full-time position focuses on universal and targeted support in primary schools and contributes to service development.

You will work with the Local Authority and NHS partners to deliver high-quality statutory, targeted and universal SLT services, supported by supervision, CPD opportunities, and funded HCPC/RCSLT membership.

Qualifications

• Experienced specialist speech and language therapist seeking leadership opportunities.
• Strong collaboration with schools and education partners.
• Willingness to contribute to universal and targeted SLT offer in schools.

Responsabilités

• Lead on delivery of the 'experts at hand' SLT offer in primary schools.
• Support Merton's SEND reform responses and service development.
• Provide supervision and participate in CPD opportunities for the team.

Description du poste

Grade/Salary: ME14 - £52,827 -£57,150 per annum. 1 year fixed term contract

We’re Growing – Come Grow with Us!

Are you an experienced specialist speech and language therapist ready to step up, or a current highly specialist therapist seeking a fresh opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to meaningful service development especially in terms of universal and targeted offer in schools?

Our Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team is expanding! We’re offering an exciting full-time highly specialist opportunity within our vibrant, friendly team—this role will support Merton’s response to the SEND reform and lead on delivery of our ‘experts at hand’ offer for speech and language therapy support in primary schools.

About the Team

Our team works within the Local Authority across mainstream and specialist settings, 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, NHS health therapists, Educational psychologists, 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.

Cultural Diversity Network

Our team is proud to have established a Cultural Diversity Network that actively supports, embraces, and celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of our therapists. This network provides a safe, inclusive space for open dialogue, where team members can share challenges, they encounter in their roles and discuss best practices for managing them. We believe that fostering a culture of respect and understanding enriches our work and helps us provide the best possible support to our children and YP we work with. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that values diversity and is committed to continuous learning and growth.

Experts at Hand and mainstream schools

Closing Date 21st October 2026

Interview dates 3rd and 5th November 2026