Teaching Assistant

Part of The Bridge Trust   

Email: heidi.leggett@thebridgetrust.academy   

Website: https://thebridgetrust.academy/our-schools/fen-rivers/ 

• Salary: Grade D5 – D6 £22,176.63 p/a pro rata actual (£25,583 - £25,989 per annum FTE) 
• Permanent 
• Full time 
• 35 hours per week (M – F) 
• Term Time Only 
• Start Date: As soon as possible 

Do you need flexibility in your working day/ working week – we will do what we can to accommodate? 

Are you Neuro Diverse and wanting a workplace that understands? 

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? 

Are you innovative and creative? 

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

Do you enjoy really making a difference to children’s lives? 

Would you like to be part of a team which supports you? 

Come and have a coffee with us and find out more about us 

Our story: 

The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of five special schools, two mainstream schools, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service. We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone – children and adults. We acknowledge that learning can look different for different pupils and staff, and we look to change our approach to meet the needs of the individual.  

The Bridge Fen Rivers is a therapeutic SEMH Special School offering full time education and therapeutic support to up to 82 children aged between 5 and 16 years old. Pupils are referred to the school by the local authority. 

Fen Rivers, which is part of The Bridge Trust, provides young people with specialist education in order for them to progress and succeed in sustained education or employment. We do this through high-quality therapeutic teaching and learning, based on effective relationships, that enable the achievement of life skills and meaningful qualifications. For more info, please visit our website: https://thebridgetrust.academy/our-schools/fen-rivers/  

We are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to:  

• Engage in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in the social, behaviour and academic processes of the school. 
• Work with the team to implement behaviour management strategies and develop relationships with students who may be vulnerable and have complex needs. 
• Liaise with other agencies to ensure that student needs are fully met. 
• Support the teacher in the delivery of engaging and successful lessons. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• Excellent professional development opportunities. 
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities. 
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme, Employee discount schemes, Employee Assistance Programs, Access to Blue Light Card 

Discussions are welcome. Please contact heidi.leggett@thebridgetrust.academy to book a conversation. 

How to apply 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. Alternatively, to view the job description and person specification for this post, please visit the vacancies page on our school website; https://thebridgetrust.academy/vacancies/ 

To apply, please click 'Apply for job’ to be redirected to our career page for the application form.  

Please note CVs will not be accepted.  

Applications will be considered on receipt of application – Please don’t wait until the deadline!  

Please note that we reserve the right to interview sooner should we have a strong field. 

Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 9am 

Interview Date: TBC 

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 where appropriate. 

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.