Job Title
Lunchtime Support Assistant
Working Hours & Location
Positions available at Hadley & Madeley sites.
- 8.17 hours per week – Monday 11:50 am to 2:00 pm (includes training), Tuesday to Friday 11:50 am to 1:20 pm
- 15.67 hours per week – Monday 11:00 am to 2:40 pm (includes training), Tuesday to Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Scale 1 spinal point 3, term‑time plus 5 PD Days)
About The Bridge Special School
The Bridge School is a friendly, welcoming, all‑age special school for pupils with profound, complex and severe learning difficulties. Operating across multiple sites in Telford, it provides a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to each pupil’s needs. The school achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted (July 2025). Our main aim is for pupils to achieve and progress in a setting where they are safe, happy and respected at all times.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils during lunch by helping with eating or feeding, fostering social interaction and facilitating transitions.
- Supervise pupils in the dining hall, classroom, playground and other indoor spaces.
- Encourage positive behaviour, play and communication.
- Assist pupils with personal care needs where required.
- Maintain a safe, calm and inclusive environment at all times.
- Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold the school’s values and safeguarding standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Demonstrated caring, patient and compassionate attitude towards pupils with complex needs.
- Capacity to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Strong team working skills.
- Resilient, reliable and adaptable, with creativity to respond to pupils’ individual needs.
- Willingness to undertake training to learn specialist skills and approaches used within the school.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Specified level of spoken English required; role involves customer‑facing duties under the fluency duty.
Benefits
- Warm, supportive staff team that values collaboration and wellbeing.
- High‑quality training in communication, medical needs (as required) and behaviour support.
- A deeply rewarding role where every pupil is celebrated.
Additional Information
All staff are expected to share the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are committed to equality and diversity.
To apply, submit a completed application form via email to Bridgeapplications@taw.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 21st June 2026
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