Overview
Teaching Assistant (Trainee) - The Bridge School at WMJobs. 30 Hours 40 minutes per week (plus 35 training hours spread across the first year only). Permanent, Fixed-term & Maternity cover posts available to start in the Autumn Term. Teaching Assistant Scale 1, term-time plus 5 PD Days £12.26 per hour. Are you interested in working in education with children with special educational needs?
Location and contacts
Telford & Wrekin Council, The Bridge School, Waterloo Rd, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NQ. Tel: 01952 387108. E-mail: Bridgeapplications@taw.org.uk
Key details
* Role: Teaching Assistant (Trainee)
* Hours: 30 Hours 40 minutes per week (plus 35 training hours in the first year)
* Contract: Permanent, Fixed-term & Maternity cover
* Term: To start in the Autumn Term
* Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 1, term-time plus 5 PD Days £12.26 per hour
About the school
The Bridge School is an all age special school for pupils with complex/severe learning difficulties. It is a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility with outstanding resources co-located with mainstream. The Bridge School also has a provision located at the Wrockwardine Wood Infant site; positions may be allocated there. Training package provided and induction. Access toEmployee Assistance and Health Management packages. CPD opportunities available.
Responsibilities and opportunities
* Support learning and teaching for pupils with special educational needs
* Participate in training and induction programs
* Support pupils in a variety of settings as required
* Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment
Qualifications and requirements
* Designated customer-facing role under fluency duty; requires specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification
* Enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance required
Application process
Application forms and details available from the council website www.telford.gov.uk/jobs or from the school. CVs will not be accepted. Email completed applications to Bridgeapplications@taw.org.uk. Closing Date: 31 October 2025. Interview Date: TBC. The appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. We are committed to equality and diversity.
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