Job Description

The Bridge School

Address:

Bramford Lane Hub, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5BS

Salary:

19,611 - 20,556 actual per annum (24,795 - 25,989 pro rata)

Hours:

35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent. Required from 23 February 2026

Reference:

8329
This is an exciting opportunity to join a hub that works in partnership with our amazing main school campus in Ipswich. At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for a

Teaching Assistant

with a passion for SEND 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.

The Bridge School

is a popular SEN school, with this role being based at the

Bramford Lane Hub

, educating children and young people between the ages of 5- 10, (Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), who have a wide range of communication and 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 supports a network of special schools working together in Ipswich, Haverhill and surrounding areas. 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.

To find out more

Please read the

(pdf)

and

USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please email

Mel Scrafield

, Office Manager on

mel.scrafield@thebridgeschool.org.uk

or call

01473 556200

.

How to apply

To apply, please visit

our website

Closing date:

9 am, 28 January 2026.

Interview date:

30 January 2026.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.