Bridge Manager: SEND Support & Student Growth Hub

Dyke House Sports and Technology College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyke House Academy invites applications for a Bridge Manager to support vulnerable students and those with SEND, acting as a dedicated advocate within our deep support team. You will coordinate the Bridge timetable, source differentiated materials, and work with teachers, the Inclusion Co-ordinator, and parents to promote welfare, learning, and personal development.

In this role you will uphold GDPR and safeguarding standards, provide regular feedback, and help track progress to celebrate

Qualifications

• Empathetic and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Strong organisational skills to manage timetables and admin tasks.
• Clear communication with colleagues, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Hub management: gatekeeper for the Bridge, coordinating lesson attendance and maintaining an up-to-date weekly timetable.
• Curriculum support: liaise with teachers to source subject-specific work and provide differentiated materials for SEND students.
• Resource development: create resources focused on anger management, behavior management, and social skills.
• Student mentorship: primary contact for vulnerable students, helping them develop literacy, numeracy, ICT and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: work with the Inclusion Co-ordinator, parents, carers, and outside agencies like the Education and Welfare Officer (EWO).
• Progress tracking: oversee student records, contribute to reviews, and manage achievement initiatives.

Job description

Dyke House Academy invites applications for a Bridge Manager to support vulnerable students and those with SEND, acting as a dedicated advocate within our deep support team. You will coordinate the Bridge timetable, source differentiated materials, and work with teachers, the Inclusion Co-ordinator, and parents to promote welfare, learning, and personal development.

In this role you will uphold GDPR and safeguarding standards, provide regular feedback, and help track progress to celebrate