Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (3498) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (3498) Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ME12 banding – pay scale £45,123- £49,590 1 year fixed term contract- Experts at Hand and Mainstream Schools Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Fixed term Occupation Education (non-teaching) Closing Date 21/10/2026 Ref No 3498 Documents Testimonials (Word , 28.32kb) JD and PS (Word , 65.56kb) 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 Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.