Teaching Assistant, Felixstowe

Job Description

• The Bridge School - Felixstowe Campus
• Address:Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EG
• Salary:£24,795 -£25,989 per annum (£11,767 -£12,333 actual)
• Hours:21 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent, required to start 1 September 2026
• Reference:5035

The Bridge Schoolare seeking aTeaching Assistantto join the team.

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.

You 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 - Friday and cover the hours 8.30am - 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 are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

For more information

Please read theJob Description (pdf)andUnity Schools Partnership Candidate Information Pack (pdf).

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contactMel Scrafield, Office Manager by either emailingor by calling01473 556200.

How to apply

Please complete your application by visitingUnity Schools Partnership recruitment portal.

Closing date:9am, 22 June 2026

Interview date:26 June 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.

About the Team

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

To apply, please follow the application process detailed above.

This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form.

The'Apply Now'button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.