Teaching Assistant (x4) For New Key Stage 4 Satellite Provision

Teaching Assistant (x4) For New Key Stage 4 Provision

Required for The Satellite Provision – part of The Bridge Trust

The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of five special schools, one mainstream school, 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 Satellite Provision is a fun and innovative specialist school based in Islington and we are looking Teaching Assistants for our secondary school who are:

•  Able to support students accessing GCSEs, BTECs and Functional Skills
• Positive and creative, with a flexible approach to supporting students to learn
• Able to use their initiative and differentiate learning where needed
• Able to respond to behaviour with resilience using a sensitive and positive approach

Start Date: From September 2024

Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024

Interview Date: W/c Monday 3rd June 2024

Salary Grade: NJC Scale 3 - 4

Salary Range: £28,545 - £31,242 per annum (FTE)

Actual Starting Salary: £22,802.20 per annum pro rata

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

Our story:

The Satellite School opened its Primary school in September 2017 and its Secondary school in 2018 for Key Stage 3. 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. 

In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge MAT family of schools.
• A chance to help define the school and progress your career.
• 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.
• Schools UK, Schroders, Dell Advantage, Salary extras bike scheme

Find out more:

To apply, please click on the apply button to be redirected to our career page for the application form 

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office with the below details.

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.
• Applications will be considered on receipt – don’t wait until the deadline.

he Bridge MAT 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 MAT, 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.