Teaching Assistant Level 2

Connect:Inspire:Achieve

At Forward Education Trust our mission is empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with a purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Teaching Assistant Level 2to join The Bridge School.

At The Bridge School, every pupil has a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education, Health and Care Plan. We specialise in supporting children with complex and multiple needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), alongside additional needs such as visual or hearing impairment and behaviours requiring skilled, compassionate support.

What makes The Bridge School such a rewarding place to work is our unwavering belief in potential. Guided by our motto, “Be the Best You Can Be!”, we hold high aspirations for every child — and for one another as professionals.

Our carefully designed, future-focused, play-based curriculum is personalised and ambitious. It includes an overarching mobility curriculum and a rich sensory experiential pathway for our most profound learners. Communication underpins everything we do, ensuring every pupil can access learning in a way that is meaningful to them. We prioritise independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood at every stage.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through purposeful trips, inspiring visitors and inclusive whole-school events that broaden experiences and build confidence.

At The Bridge School, you will be part of a dedicated, supportive team working in close partnership with families and professionals, immersed in the principles of the Birmingham Curriculum Statement and British Values. Together, we create a nurturing, aspirational environment where children — and staff — truly can Be the Best They Can Be.

Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, Reading, SEMH, vocational and practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs.

The successful candidate will:

Compassionate and patient nature

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Empathy and understanding towards diverse needs

Eagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive educational setting

Dedication to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience would be desirable

All Applicants In line with our commitment to safeguarding will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers, evidence of required qualifications and medical clearance.

Competitive Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

-Local Government Pension Scheme

-FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits

- Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner

-Employee Questionnaire - Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas

Comprehensive induction and probation support and supportive appraisal system

-Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

-Learning and development - including online learning and other resources

-Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks

-Mental Health First Aiders

-Wellbeing package and family friendly policies

-Our well-being support focuses on managing accountability, workload, and emotional intelligence through professional supervision, peer mentoring, and a supportive organisational culture

-Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and references.