Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West Stow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Guaranteed Work Scheme

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a specialist school in Bury St. Edmunds.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver individualized learning and holistic support in a caring setting. The role focuses on assisting students with SEND, including PMLD/SLD and autism, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with diverse learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping every child achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and support plans.
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support communication, independence, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant | Bury St. Edmunds

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with complex learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs? We're looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bury St. Edmunds and help pupils reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role:

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and support plans.
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support communication, independence, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex needs, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants, offering additional job security.
• Competitive weekly pay, including additional pay for longer commutes or extended hours.
• Easy-to-use online systems and timesheets.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs' on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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