SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Senploy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position opportunity

Ongoing support from Inspire EHC

Training and professional development

Job summary

Inspire EHC Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a specialist educational setting. This temporary-to-permanent role starts November 2026 or ASAP, working with teachers and therapists to help pupils engage and progress.

You’ll provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with classroom activities, promote communication and independence, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care or support environments is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Encourage communication, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Communication

SEND experience

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

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

• 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

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.

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.