Description The Bridge School, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EG £19,004 - £19,918 per annum (£24,027 - £25,183 pro rata) 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Permanent Reference: 6925 Required from February 2025 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. 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. 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 we have recently been approved to open a new special school in Saxmundham, 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. To find out more Please read the Job Description (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.scrafieldthebridgeschool.org.uk or call 01473 556200 How to apply Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/264246SJD Closing date: 9am, 5 February 2025. Interview date: 1pm, 11 February 2025. Applicants may be called to interview before the closing date. 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 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.