The Bridge Academy

Happy Half Term! We are closed now, and will be back open on Monday 1st June.

Please see our End of Half Term letter below:

https://thebridgeacademy.atlp.org.uk/files/2026/05/End-of-Half-Term-Letter-May-2026.pdf -of-half-term-letter-may-2026/

🚨 We’re Recruiting: Assistant SENCo (Non-teaching) 🚨

The Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and child-centred Assistant SENCo to join our growing team from September 2026.

This is a unique non-teaching operational SEND role, particularly suited to candidates with experience in SEND, Alternative Provision, specialist settings, inclusion services or advocacy work.

Working strategically alongside the Deputy Headteacher (SENDCo), class teachers and wider pastoral team, the successful candidate will help lead, develop and support provision for students with SEND needs in line with the SEND Code of Practice, National Curriculum and Trust policies.

The role will include:
✅ Supporting EHCP applications, processes, and consultations
✅ Coordinating interventions and provision mapping
✅ Working closely with families and external agencies
✅ Championing inclusive practice and Quality First Teaching
✅ Helping ensure our students are School Ready, Work Ready & Life Ready

At The Bridge Academy, we are proud of the transformational journey our school has been on. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within an ambitious, values-driven and highly inclusive setting supporting some of Staffordshire’s most vulnerable young people.

📍 Lichfield, Staffordshire
📅 Start Date: September 2026

For more information and to apply:
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/266103/assistant-sendco-non-teaching-the-bridge-academy/

Closing date - 10th June 2026.

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Assistant SENDCo (non teaching) - The Bridge Academy - Lichfield, Staffordshire job with The Bridge Academy | 266103 The Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint an organised and compassionate Assistant SENDCo to join our team within our alternative provision setting.

🚨 COMING SOON... Exciting Opportunities at The Bridge Academy 🚨

At The Bridge Academy, we are looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our team as we continue to empower young people to be school ready, work ready, and life ready. As a Pupil Referral Unit, our work is different. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. And it gives children a second chance at their education.

🔎 Roles coming after Easter
We will be advertising the following roles after the Easter break, but we would love to hear from prospective applicants now – please feel free to message me to express interest or find out more.

🔹 Secondary Teacher – English Specialist
We welcome applications from ECTs, primary-trained teachers, and those with SEND/AP experience.

🔹 Secondary Teacher – Science (plus second subject)
Ability to teach Science across KS3–KS4, alongside another subject. ECTs and SEND/AP experience welcomed.

🔹 Teaching Assistants (4 positions)
Experience is not essential – we are looking for the right people who align with our values and ethos.

🔹 SEND Operational Manager (Equivalent to Assistant SENCo)
A non-teaching NEW role supporting our Deputy Headteacher with:
- EHCP applications
- Adaptations and learning support in lessons
- Targeted interventions across primary and secondary phases

📢 Roles available now
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🔸 Site Assistant
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🌟 Why join The Bridge Academy?
✔ A values-driven culture built on Respect, Aspiration, Independence, Success and Engagement (RAISE)
✔ A strong, supportive staff team committed to Everyone, Everywhere, Every time
✔ The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who need it most
✔ A school on an exciting journey towards being EXCEPTIONAL

📢 Please share this post far and wide – we are looking for brilliant people to join our team. If you are interested – or know someone who would be a great fit – please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.



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Great to host Cllr Janet Higgins - Lichfield Rural West - Reform UK, the Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Staffordshire County Council today at The Bridge Academy 🪢

It was great to talk about the journey our school has been on; our role working with the local authority to place vulnerable children; and the challenges we face in the current education & SEND climate.

Janet listened, and understood our context as a former teacher herself. She said she was impressed with the staff. She is right when she said the work they are doing to give the young people the best opportunities to reach their potential is so clearly evident! 💫

Importantly, during her tour, she recognised our young people, and how they were polite and engaging. She said they were “delightful” 😁


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The Bridge Academy is CLOSED today, Friday 9th January 2026.

After an assessment of the safety of the site; the risks to staff, and students; and staffing levels, due to the inclement weather, it is necessary that The Bridge Academy needs to remain closed today. It is our intention to reopen as normal on Monday 12th January 2026.

This email has been circulated to staff, families, and transport providers.

Many thanks and stay safe

Thank you Dave Robertson MP for Lichfield, Burntwood and the Villages for visiting The Bridge Academy last term.

It was a great opportunity for you to meet our wonderful staff and students; and to demonstrate how our provision supports the young people in our community. We are so grateful you took the time to visit and we appreciated your positive reflections.

We are looking forward to working together in the New Year.

Pictured - Dave Robertson MP, talking to Elliot Payne (Head of School) and Marie George (Senior Strategic Lead - ATLP)

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Earlier in December I had the chance to visit The Bridge Academy . It was great to see the fantastic support they offer their students and to spend some time with the staff and students. The creativity on display in the arts classroom was really inspiring.

Thanks to everyone at Bridge Academy for such a warm welcome!

Merry Christmas Bridge Community! 🎄

As the autumn term comes to an end, we would like to wish our students, staff, and their families, a wonderful Christmas break and a happy new year. 💫

Yesterday, we held our last day of term which was filled with lots of fun, joy and celebration! Plus some karaoke 🎤

We would like to thank Santa’s Little Helpers - Tamworth, Tamworth Alliance Scooter Club and Miss Walker for their donations to the Christmas Present Bags and hampers that we gave our to our students! We are so very grateful! 🎁

You can see our Bumper End of Term Newsletter here too, and all of the exciting things we have been up to during our 15 days of Christmas. 🎅🏽

We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas, and a happy new year and we look forward to opening our doors again on Tuesday 6th January 👏

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World Mental Health Day 2025 at The Bridge Academy 🌼

Today our school came together to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special “Feel Good Friday” full of creativity, kindness and connection. 💛

From affirmation cards and friendship bracelets to mindful meditation, shortbread baking and our celebration assembly — every pupil took part in activities that reminded us all of one important message:
Everyone has mental health, and small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Thank you to all our pupils and staff for making today such a positive, uplifting occasion — and for showing what it truly means to live our RAISE values of Respect, Aspiration, Independence, Success and Engagement.

You can read more and see our photo highlights in this week’s newsletter below 👇
https://thebridgeacademy.atlp.org.uk/newsletters/

📢 Back to School at The Bridge – Week Commencing 1st September

We are really looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to The Bridge Academy for the start of the new academic year! ✨

Return arrangements:

🗓️ Please make sure you look at when you're expected to be back at school next week. A letter went home in the post in July so you know exactly what group you are in from September.

🚕 Taxi's have been amended, but you may have a different taxi driver from last academic year.

⏰ Usual start and finish times apply, with the exception of Wednesday 3rd, which starts at 11:30am.

🤝 Staff will be on hand at the gate and at the Locker Room to welcome and support pupils back into school

A reminder that uniform and equipment expectations remain the same, and our focus continues to be on our RAISE values 💜

We can’t wait to see our students again and begin another fantastic year together at The Bridge Academy! 🌟