Teaching Assistant - Bramford Lane Hub

The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2/3 SP 3-6 (FTE £24,795 to £25,989 / Actual £19,611 to £20,556)

Teaching Assistant - Bramford Lane Hub job summary

The Bridge School - Bramford Lane Hub

Teaching Assistant

Contract: Part Time / Permanent (35 hours per week / 38 weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 2/3 SP 3-6 (FTE £24,795 to £25,989 / Actual £19,611 to £20,556)

Start date: 23 February 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join a hub that works in partnership with our amazing main school campus in Ipswich. At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for individuals with a passion for SEND 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. 

The Bridge School is a popular SEN school, with this role being based at the Bramford Lane Hub, educating children and young people between the ages of 5– 10, (Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), who have a wide range of communication and 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 support a network of special schools working together in Ipswich, Haverhill and surrounding areas. 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, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Mel Scrafield, Office Manager, mel.scrafield@thebridgeschool.org.uk or phone 01473 556200

Closing date: 9:00am, 28 January 2026

Interview date: 30 January 2026

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 safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bridge-school-ip8-3nd

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