Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant required for The Satellite Provision – part of The Bridge Trust

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 12th October 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full time Contract

Salary Grade: Inner London Support Staff Pay Scale 3-4 Point 5-11

You will be required to work until 4:30pm on set days in order to undertake training

The Satellite Provision is a fun and innovative specialist school based in Islington and we are looking for someone who will work alongside teachers, HLTAs and the wider school team, you will help pupils access learning, develop confidence and build the skills they need for adulthood. The role is about enabling pupils to succeed - not doing things for them.

The role:

• Support pupils to engage successfully in lessons and make progress.

• Use agreed strategies within EHCPs, pupil profiles and individual plans.

• Promote communication, emotional regulation and positive relationships.

• Encourage independence and avoid unnecessary reliance on adult support.

• Support functional skills, community learning and Preparation for Adulthood.

• Contribute useful observations to assessment and the recording of progress.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, HLTAs, therapists, families and colleagues.

• Use calm, consistent and agreed Positive Behaviour Support approaches.

• Maintain high expectations for every pupil and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Our story:

The Satellite School opened its Primary school in September 2017, its Secondary school in 2018 for Key Stage 3 and opened its Key Stage 4 provision in 2023. The school consists of two bases, a primary and a secondary, both of which are co-located with mainstream partner schools. The secondary school renovation was completed in 2023, providing a wonderful, calm learning environment.

We are a school for students with autism and follow key areas of the National Curriculum alongside a core Satellite curriculum tailored to the needs of our students. We use a positive behaviour approach which supports our students to develop the skills to become safe, independent and resilient young people. 

The Bridge Trust

The Satellite school is part of The Bridge Trust which is a unique Multi Academy Trust. The Trust which consists of seven special schools, two primary 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.

In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge Trust family of schools

• A chance to help define the school and progress your career

• Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support

• SEND training including ASC and ADHD

• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities

• Access to a wide range of extensive employee assistance and benefit programmes whenever you need it.

To Apply:

To view more information about our school, please visit the school website: Satellite Provision Website

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office by email on satellite@thebridgetrust.academy

We strongly encourage applicants to visit us at our newly renovated secondary school to meet our students and staff team. If you have the requisite skills and would like to find out more, please contact our administration officer on 0207 619 1000 option 3 for Satellite, followed by option 2 for School Office

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

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.