Teaching Assistant - Felixstowe Campus

The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: USP Grade 2/3, SP 3-6 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,989 / Actual: £19,611 - £20,566 per annum)

Teaching Assistant - Felixstowe Campus job summary

Teaching Assistant - Felixstowe Campus

The Bridge School

Contract: Permanent, Part time - 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: USP Grade 2/3, SP 3-6 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,989 / Actual: £19,611 - £20,566 per annum) 

Start Date: June 2026

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. We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday and cover the hours 8.30am till 4pm. The Felixstowe Campus is for our older students from Year 9 to Year 13. The Bridge School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 3 - 18 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 well as already having special schools in Ipswich and Haverhill. 

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: 09:00am, 19 May 2026

Interview Date: 27 May 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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.

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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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