SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking dynamic and friendly Teaching Assistants in Bury St Edmunds to support pupils with special educational needs. This role involves providing one-to-one and small group support, with a focus on enhancing learning outcomes for students with complex needs. Candidates should have a passion for education and a valid DBS check. Opportunities for professional development and competitive pay rates are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Valid Enhanced Child Only DBS on the update service.
• Awareness of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning with small groups and one-to-one.
• Help students access a differentiated curriculum.
• Participate in CPD opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Strong interpersonal skills

Innovative techniques

Passion for enhancing learning

Job description

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED!

Our partner SEN school in Bury St Edmunds is looking for dynamic and friendly Teaching Assistants passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with SLD and PMLD. You’ll be energetic, creative, and resilient, supporting teaching and learning with small groups and one-to-one support. This challenging yet rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND and complex needs.

Requirements:

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

• Have knowledge of SEND and a passion for supporting children with complex needs.
• Provide a positive role model for students and colleagues.
• Use a variety of strategies to support diverse needs.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques.
• Help students access a differentiated curriculum.
• Support tasks based on real-life experiences.
• Are passionate about enhancing students’ learning characteristics.
• Follow policies, GDPR guidelines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in CPD opportunities and contribute to school activities.
• Have awareness of safeguarding.
• Hold a valid Enhanced Child Only DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

If you’re committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay rates and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7

Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from! If this position sounds interesting to you and you’d like more information, please give me a call on 01223 778494 OR email me on

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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