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Telford & Wrekin Council
The Bridge School
Waterloo Rd, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NQ
Tel: 01952 387108
E-mail: Bridgeapplications@taw.org.uk
Lunchtime Support Assistants at Madeley Site
8.17 Hours per Week
Working hours are as follows;
- Monday 11.50am to 2.00pm (includes training)
- Tuesday to Friday 11.50am to 1.20pm
15.67 Hours per Week
Working hours are as follows;
- Monday 11.00am to 2.40pm (includes training)
- Tuesday to Friday 11.00am to 2.00pm
(Scale 1 spinal point 3, term-time plus 5 PD Days)
The Bridge Special School
The Bridge School is a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive staff team who are committed to making a difference. We are an all-age special school for pupils with profound, complex and severe learning difficulties operating across multiple sites within Telford, each providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment tailored to the needs of our pupils.
Our main aim is that pupils achieve and progress in an environment where they are safe, happy and treated with respect at all times. The most recent OFSTED (July 2025) graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
We are committed to sustaining the highest quality teaching and provision for our pupils and to work in partnership with parents and carers.
Please look at our website to find out more information about the school. The Bridge School - Home
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We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is essential in helping pupils enjoy a safe, structured and positive lunchtime experience
You will support pupils in the dining hall, classroom and playground, helping them develop independence, social skills and confidence. You’ll work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure pupils’ individual needs are met throughout the lunchtime period
As a Lunchtime Support Assistant at The Bridge School, your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils during lunch, including helping with eating/feeding, social interaction and transitions. Training will be provided as necessary
- Supervising pupils in the dining hall, classroom, playground and other indoor spaces
- Encouraging positive behaviour, play and communication
- Assisting pupils with personal care needs where required
- Ensuring a safe, calm and inclusive environment at all times
- Working as part of a supportive team to uphold the school’s values and safeguarding standards
We are looking for someone who:
- Is caring, patient and committed to supporting pupils with complex needs
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Works well as part of a team
- Is a resilient and reliable individual
- Is adaptable, creative, and able to respond to pupils’ individual needs.
- Is willing to undertake training to learn specialist skills and approaches used within the school
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What We Offer
- A warm, supportive staff team who value collaboration and wellbeing
- High-quality training across varying areas such as communication, medical needs (as appropriate) and behaviour support
- A deeply rewarding role where every pupil is celebrated
The Bridge Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.
To Apply
Application forms and further details are available from our website www.telford.gov.uk/jobs or directly from the school. Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school (Bridgeapplications@taw.org.uk) The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.
Closing Date: 11th September 2026
Interview Date: TBA
Attached Documents
- Lunchtime Support Assistant Job Description 8.17 Hours
- Lunchtime Support Assistant Job Description 15.67 hours
- Application form
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