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Job Description
- The Bridge School
- Address: Felixstowe Campus Maidstone Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9EG
- Salary: 19611 - 20556 per annum (24795 - 25989 per annum pro rata)
- Hours: 35 hours per week 38 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent required to start November 2025
- Reference: 7835
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of The Bridge School who 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 1-2-1 basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings.
The Bridge School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 4 - 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. 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.
To find outmore
For more information to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Mel Scrafield Office Manager at: or phone .
Please read the job description (pdf) and candidate information pack (pdf)
How to apply
Please apply using the following application link: 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.
Closing date: 9am 29 September 2025.
Interviews: 2 October 2025.
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.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Employment Type
Full-Time
