SEN Support Worker

TeacherActive; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, ASAP start. Hours are full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm, with a daily rate of £102.56. No prior TA experience is required; suitable for those passionate about supporting children and beginning a career in education.

The role focuses on supporting pupils in learning both 1:1 and in small groups, assisting the teacher, and promoting a safe, positive learning environment, including support for SEND or additional needs.

Qualifications

• No prior School or Teaching Assistant experience is required.
• Passion for supporting children and young people is valued.
• Interested in beginning a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Provide support to pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication skills

Confidence

Job description

East of England/ permanent / £102.56 - 102.56 per day

Teaching Assistant – No Experience Required

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Pay: £102.56 per day
Contract: Temporary / Long-Term opportunities

TeacherActive is looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bury St Edmunds.

No previous school or Teaching Assistant experience is required. We are particularly interested in people who are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking to begin a career within education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may have SEND or additional needs.
• Help create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't need previous school experience. We would love to hear from people with backgrounds in:

• Care or support work.
• Youth work or mentoring.
• Sports coaching.
• Nurseries or childcare.
• Healthcare or mental health support.
• Customer-facing roles with strong people skills.

Most importantly, you should be patient, reliable, confident and passionate about helping young people succeed.

TeacherActive can support you through the registration process and help you take your first step into working within schools.

About TeacherActive

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.