Teaching Assistant
The Bridge School (Felixstowe Campus)
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
Salary: USP Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £25,185 - £25,989 / Actual: £19,920 - £20,556)
Start Date: 01.09.2026
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.
The Bridge Special School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 3 - 16 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. This post is specifically to support our older pupils at the Felixstowe Campus.
For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Byford, Deputy Headteacher by email [email protected] or phone 01473 556200.
To apply, please visit www.unitysp.co.uk/vacancies Please be advised that this advert may close early if we experience a high volume of applications.
Closing Date: 9:00am, 13.07.2026.
Interviews: 15.07.2026
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.
