Helping pupils thrive is a hugely rewarding career; join us!

At First Bridge School, you will be part of a team that provides expert therapeutic education and care.

Benefits of working at First Bridge School

Chance to be part of a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
Competitive pay scales, performance bonuses and performance-linked pay progression.
Up to 42 days of paid leave, including your birthday.
Access to the Perkbox platform, providing over 9,000 perks and discounts.
Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression.
Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications.
For some roles, a laptop to use in work and at home.
Complimentary breakfasts and drinks, including Nespresso coffee, and funded celebratory events.

Referral rewards

We offer a financial referral reward to existing First Bridge School staff for recommending people who join us and successfully complete their probationary period.

The recruitment process

Share your interest

We always welcome interest from great teachers and therapists, even if we don't have active vacancies.
Please email your CV and a brief summary explaining why you would like to work at First Bridge School to careers@firstbridge.school

Step 1. Apply

Suitable applicants will be invited to complete our application form fully and to email it to careers@firstbridge.school

Step 2. If shortlisted, attend an assessment and interview day

Professional references are sought, and online searches are carried out, for all shortlisted candidates.
You will be required to attend an interview day, which will include an assessment or the teaching of a lesson (depending on the role applied for).
The fully-completed self-disclosure form must be downloaded, completed and brought with you in an envelope to your interview.

Step 3. Recruitment checks

If successful, pre-employment checks are carried out, including an enhanced DBS check.

Our commitment to safeguarding

We expect everybody to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We comply with the DBS code of practice. As such, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; the nature of the position and the circumstances and context of your offences will be considered.

Notes on our roles

We only employ qualified teachers who have completed their ECT induction years.
We are unable to facilitate training placements and do not make use of temporary, agency or voluntary staff.

Current vacancies

Full-time qualified teacher

Salary: up to £40,000

Our teachers facilitate highly-effective teaching to our pupils with autism and developmental delays, ensuring learning is tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to pupils with SEND.
Differentiate teaching to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning plans.
Establish consistent routines and positive behaviour support to maintain a safe, structured classroom environment.
Use assessment and observation to monitor progress, inform planning, and identify next steps.
Deliver the school curriculum using appropriate resources and work collaboratively with therapy/clinical teams to ensure consistent approaches.
Uphold safeguarding and welfare procedures and communicate effectively with parents/carers and professionals.

Person specification

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful completion of ECT Induction
Successful experience teaching pupils with SEND and/or diverse learning needs
Proven ability to plan, differentiate, and deliver learning aligned to individual needs and EHCP outcomes, adapting approaches for a wide range of communication, learning, and behavioural profiles
Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support, using a consistent and structured approach within SEND environments
Strong observational and assessment skills to monitor progress, evaluate impact, and plan next steps/intervention
Effective communication with parents/carers and professionals, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Patient, resilient, and reflective practitioner, committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil-centred practice

Desirable

Experience working within specialist SEND, autism, or alternative provision settings
Experience working alongside therapists or within multidisciplinary teams (e.g. SALT, OT, Behaviour Analysts)
Familiarity with autism-specific approaches and structured teaching methodologies
Experience supporting pupils with complex communication, sensory, or behavioural needs
Experience teaching pupils who are pre-verbal

Downloadable job description and person specification

Job description and person specification