Teaching Assistant (Trainee) - The Bridge School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special education institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will support teachers and students with special educational needs. The position offers 30 hours and 40 minutes weekly with a pay of £12.26 per hour. Training and professional development opportunities are provided, along with a supportive working environment. Successful candidates will require fluency in English and will participate in an enhanced DBS clearance process.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Management package

Reduced access to gym/swim facilities

Extensive CPD provided

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken English as stated in the person specification.
• Ability to work with children with special educational needs.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality education to students.
• Assist with personal care and well-being of students.
• Engage with children to enhance their learning experience.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

The Bridge School

Waterloo Rd, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NQ
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Are you interested in working in education with children with special educational needs?

The Bridge School is an all age special school for pupils with complex/Severe Learning Difficulties. We are a purpose built state of the art facility with outstanding resources co-located with mainstream. The Bridge School also has a provision located at the Wrockwardine Wood Infant site, and positions may be allocated there.

Training package provided and induction. Access to Telford and Wrekin Employee Assistance Programme. Access to Health Management package for self and family. Reductions currently for access to gym/swim on site (HLC Circle). Opportunities also for experienced staff who want to extend their skills and knowledge. Extensive CPD is provided.

Role details

Teaching Assistants

30 Hours 40 minutes per week (plus 35 training hours spread across the first year only)

Permanent, Fixed-term & Maternity cover posts available to start in the Autumn Term.

Teaching Assistant Scale 1, term-time plus 5 PD Days £12.26 per hour

The post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.

About the school and facilities

• State of the art ICT facilities
• OFSTED recognition for outstanding practice
• Many benchmark awards

How to apply

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details. Application forms and further details are available from our website or directly from the school. CVs will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school ([e-mail]). The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance. We are committed to equality and diversity.

To Apply: Application forms and further details are available from our website: www.telford.gov.uk/jobs or directly from the school.

Contact and closing date

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

Interview Date:

Documents

Attached documents
Application Form
Job Description