Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

CPD opportunities

Student placements

HCPC/RCSLT fees funded

Job summary

The London Borough of Merton is expanding its Speech and Language Therapy Team. We’re offering a full-time specialist SLT role to help lead service development and deliver universal and targeted SLT support in primary schools.

You will work with Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and SEN teams across mainstream and specialist settings, driving evidence-based practice and supporting SEND reform.

Qualifications

• Registered SLT with HCPC (funding for HCPC/RCSLT membership)
• Experience in leadership development and service improvement in schools
• Ability to deliver universal and targeted SLT support in primary settings

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SLT services focusing on universal and targeted offers in schools
• Collaborate with Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, NHS health therapists, and SEN teams to ensure joined-up care

Skills

Specialist SLT

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Job description

We’re Growing - Come Grow with Us!

Are you an experienced speech and language therapist ready to step up, or a specialist speech and language 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?

Advert Text

We’re Growing - Come Grow with Us!

Are you an experienced speech and language therapist ready to step up, or a specialist speech and language 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 specialist S&LT opportunity within our vibrant, friendly team—this role will include supporting Merton’s response to the SEND reform and delivering 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.

Closing Date 21st October 2026

Interview dates 3rs and 5th November 2026