Senior Specialist SLT - Lead in School-Based SEND

Merton Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision

CPD opportunities

HCPC/RCSLT membership fees funded

Mileage reimbursed

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.