Teaching Assistant

Thebridgetrust; Easton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Easton is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Special Needs Professional) to support children with severe cognition and learning difficulties. This role involves assisting with daily learning, care, and development. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those keen to make a difference. The position offers a starting salary of £21,226.20 to £21,563.06 per annum, based on a full-time schedule during term time, and welcomes individuals passionate about supporting children in their education.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; all training will be provided.
• Support children with severe cognition and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support the children’s day-to-day learning, care, and development.
• Assist with assessment, recording, and reporting on achievements.

Skills

Supportive environment

Ambition

Ability to work with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Special Needs Professional) for EYFS, the Primary and Secondary Areas

Salary Grade: D5-D6

Actual Starting Salary: £21,226.20 - £21,563.06 per annum pro rata

33.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday term time only

Start date – ASAP

Do you want to make a difference to children’s lives?

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

Do you have drive and ambition to be the best that you can be?

Do you relish working in an environment where you will be supported all the way?

Experience is not essential; all training will be provided.

Then come and meet us

Our Story

The Bridge Easton School is a complex needs school which opened in Easton, Norfolk in January 2023. The school has been on a growth plan and our final increase is this September. The school provides education for 187 children and young people with severe cognition and learning difficulties, and autism. As a school, we work with our pupils, their families and other professionals within education, health, and care to support our children and young people to have a successful journey through their education. In addition to the main school, we offer our Base provision where classes offer a bespoke education to children and young people with very high complex needs and autism who require a smaller class environment and often a 1-2-1 staff ratio.

The Bridge Trust

The Bridge Easton is part of a family of schools run by the Bridge Trust. The Bridge Trust already oversees the work of five special schools, two mainstream primary schools, an outreach service and a training development centre.

We are recruiting for

• EYFS, Primary and Secondary Teaching Assistants – To support the children’s day to day learning, care and development. To support with assessment, recording and reporting on achievement, behaviour for learning, progress and development. To work closely with the teacher and support staff within the class team, in line with The Bridge Trust policies and guidance.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office at [e-mail]

To view the job description and person specification of this post, please click on the relevant links or visit the vacancies page on our school website: https://thebridgetrust.academy/vacancies/

To apply, please click on the apply link to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am

Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026

The Bridge Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check where relevant.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments to this Act.

At The Bridge Trust, we want all our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and truly believe that diversity drives innovation.