Teaching Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly improving special school in Felixstowe. This role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a significant impact on the learning of students with Special Educational Needs. Join a supportive team and benefit from professional development opportunities as you assist pupils in various settings. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, this position offers a fulfilling career path within a collaborative and forward-thinking Academy Trust. Apply now to be part of a transformative educational experience!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Passion for Special Educational Needs and ability to assist students individually.
• Experience in education or a related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Support students with communication and learning difficulties.

Skills

Special Educational Needs expertise

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

• The Bridge School – Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9EG
• 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6807
• Required for February 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving special school, which joined Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust in June 2019. We are looking for individuals with a passion for Special Educational Needs to join our friendly, hardworking team and make an impact on the learning of our students. The successful applicant 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.

You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will 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.

Please note: We may hold interviews as applications are received and 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 to 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 in full may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

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.

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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