Teaching Assistant

Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5DE

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP following the appropriate checks.
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) SCP 5-12, £25,583 - £28,598 FTE (£22,201 - £24,817 Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Do you have zero experience working in education but want to?

Are you looking to spend more flexible time with your loved ones?

Are you looking to have a 6 weeks summer holiday?

Are you passionate about truly making a difference in the lives of young people?

Due to the expansion of our provision, we have the following vacancies:

Teaching Assistants

Salary: from Range 1B SCP 5-12, £25,583 - £28,598 FTE, (£22,201 - £24,817 Actual)

Hours / Weeks: 39 weeks, 37 hours TTO)

(starting point dependent on qualifications and/or experience)

Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 08:15am - 16:00pm, Wednesday 08:15am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:15am - 15:00pm

We are looking for people who:

Thrive working in a challenging and rewarding environment

Are motivated to support the development of children’s social, life and independence skills.

Want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Are interested in working with colleagues, families and external agencies to provide the best support possible.

Able to build positive relationships with young people.

Direct experience in education is not essential.

We can offer you:

A welcoming and positive working environment where wellbeing of students and staff is a priority.

High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD.

An experienced and supportive senior leadership team.
An energetic, forward thinking, supportive staff team.

Progression opportunities across the Trust, including teacher training.

Local Government Pension Scheme with our contribution of 23%.

Mentoring by an existing staff member, supporting you through your first few months.

Closing date for all applications: Sunday 22 February 2026

Interviews will take place on: Week commencing 2 March 2026

Start date: ASAP following the appropriate checks.

Visits to the academy are welcomed by contacting:

HR - 01908 889 400 - hr@stephensonmktrust.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust or working on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.