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Teaching Assistant

The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND

This job expired on 25 September 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  6 November 2023

• Closing date

  25 September 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,367 - £23,893
• Actual salary: £18,097 - £19,331
• Pay scale: Grade 2-3 SP2-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity 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 individuals with a passion for SEN 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. CAHCE or Childcare qualifications would be advantageous.

The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk. The main school is based on one campus, with the primary building constructed and opened in 2015 and a new, purpose-built secondary complex that opened in 2021. The Reception and Pre-School site is opening in September 2023 on Bramford Lane.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust of 32 schools. Unity Schools Partnership will be creating a network of special schools working together as we have recently opened a new special school inBury St. Edmunds and have been approved to open another in Romford, as well as already having special schools in Ipswich and Haverhill.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - G2 Teaching Assistant-The Bridge.pdf - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - TA G3 - The Bridge.pdf - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Bridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bridge School website
• Email address: tina.sharman@thebridgeschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01473 556200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bridge-school-ip8-3nd

Arranging a visit to The Bridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tina.sharman@thebridgeschool.org.uk.

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