Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join The Bridge School in Felixstowe as a Teaching Assistant. You will support students with Special Educational Needs in a friendly, collaborative environment. This part-time permanent role involves working directly with students and contributing to their educational experience, while receiving guidance and support from experienced staff.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with SEN.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in both one-to-one and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of learning difficulties.
• Assist in one-to-one and small group settings.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance student learning.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Job description

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• The Bridge School - Felixstowe Campus, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EG
• 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7455
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

Job Description

• The Bridge School - Felixstowe Campus, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EG
• £24,027 - £25,183 per annum (pro rata), Actual Salary £19,004.50 - £19,918.85 per annum, Grade 2-3 Point 3-6
• 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7455
• Required as soon as possible
  
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity as to join a rapidly improving special school, which joined Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust in June 2019.

At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a passion for SEN (Special Educational Needs) to join our friendly, hardworking team and make an impact on the learning of our students. As the successful applicant, you will need to be flexible and prepared to assist pupils on a one to one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings.

The Bridge Special School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 3 - 16 who have a wide range of communication, physical, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of the pupils are on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust. Unity Schools Partnership will be creating a network of special schools working together as we have recently been approved to open a new special school in Saxmundham, as well as already having special schools in Ipswich and Haverhill.

You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development is available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

For more information

Please read the full Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Pack (pdf) .

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, to arrange this or to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Mel Scrafield, Office Manager, by either emailing [e-mail] or calling 01473 556200.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete your application by visiting the Trust’s website (candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk) .

Closing date: 9am, 18 June 2025.

Interview date: 23 June 2025.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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