SEN Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds

Vision for Education Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly

Free professional development

Pension contributions

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming mainstream school in Bury St Edmunds. You will provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning and feel included at school.

You will join a supportive team, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help pupils reach EHCP targets, develop confidence and social skills, and uphold safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN (ASD/ADHD) preferred.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 SEN support.
• Help make learning accessible and engaging.
• Support class teacher and SENCO in planning.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Skills

One-to-one support

Patience

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child's school day?

Vision for Education is looking for a caring and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a lovely mainstream school in Bury St Edmunds.

You'll provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and feel happy and included at school. Your day is likely to be a mix of supporting various children on a 1-1 or small group basis as well as supporting the class teacher in a more general way.

The role

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 SEN support
• Help make learning accessible and engaging
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Work towards the pupil's EHCP targets
• Encourage confidence, independence and social skills

What we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're patient, calm, reliable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Previous experience with SEN, including ASD or ADHD, would be an advantage. This could be from a school, care or other child-focused setting.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can build a positive relationship with a child and provide the consistent support they need to thrive.

What you'll receive

• £93-£105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE professional development and training
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Support from a dedicated Vision for Education consultant

For an informal chat about the role, contact Jenny Freeman on or email me at:

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.