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  • Start date details

    October 2026

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    3 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£27,405.00 - £29,569.00 Annually (Actual)

Fixed Term Specialist Speech, Language and Communication Therapist job summary

This is an exciting new role and opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Speech and Language Therapist to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with complex communication needs across three maintained special schools - Cann Bridge School, Mill Ford School, Longcause School. Cann Bridge School will act as the lead employer, with all terms and conditions of employment managed by the school. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with and be professionally accountable to the Headteachers of all three schools.

The post is funded through each school’s Pupil Premium allocation to complement the statutory NHS Livewell Speech and Language Therapy service. Working collaboratively with NHS colleagues, the successful candidate will provide timely assessment and intervention following internal school referrals, ensuring pupils access the right support at the right time.

Alongside direct therapy, the postholder will support the development of Total Communication across the schools by modelling and advising on effective practice, developing resources and strengthening staff confidence.

This role offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist expertise within special education, working alongside experienced SEND leaders, education staff and Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career as a Speech and Language Therapist within three highly inclusive maintained special schools. You will combine direct therapeutic practice with staff development, AAC support and communication innovation, helping children and young people with complex communication needs achieve greater independence, participation and success. This role offers an excellent opportunity for therapists seeking experience within specialist education, AAC, Total Communication and multidisciplinary working.

The role is fixed term, for one year initially.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Cann Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Cann Bridge School

Organisation type
Special school, ages 3 to 19
Size
111 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
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Website
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Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.

The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

To learn more about Cann Bridge School and the wonderful things happening, please visit our:
• Website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cannbridgeschool
• School Newsletters: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/families/newsletters-forms

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