SEN Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds Temp to Perm Complex Needs

Inspire EHC Ltd; Nowton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Permanent position opportunity

Support from Inspire EHC consultant

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Inspire EHC Ltd is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This temporary-to-permanent role offers ongoing support in a specialist setting, starting November 2026 or asap.

The position is full-time with competitive hourly pay and potential for a permanent placement. You will work with teachers and therapists to support pupils with complex needs, delivering tailored interventions and promoting independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient and patient
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Comfortable building strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Able to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
• Team players with excellent communication skills
• Experienced within education, care or support work environments, although transferable experience is welcomed

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning
• Encouraging communication, social development and independence
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families
• Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £14.40 - £15.60 per hour

Start: November 2026 or asap

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist educational setting in Bury St Edmunds on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and play a vital role in helping them achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

This nurturing setting provides a supportive environment where pupils with complex needs can develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. As part of the team, you will help create positive learning experiences that genuinely change lives.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider professionals to support pupils with a range of complex needs. You will assist both in the classroom and through tailored interventions, helping pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning
• Encouraging communication, social development and independence
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families
• Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

• Compassionate, resilient and patient
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Comfortable building strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Able to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
• Team players with excellent communication skills
• Experienced within education, care or support work environments, although transferable experience is welcomed

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly pay (PAYE - We don't use Umbrella Companies)
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Inspire EHC consultant
• Valuable experience within a specialist educational setting
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on pupils' lives
• Access to training and professional development opportunities

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to support, encourage and inspire young people, we'd love to hear from you.

to begin a fulfilling career supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.