SEN Teaching Assistant — Support & Empower Students

Inspire EHC Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from Inspire EHC Ltd

Training and professional development

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Inspire EHC Ltd is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist educational setting in Bury St Edmunds. The role is full-time, temporary to permanent, with pay £14.40–£15.60 per hour.

Start date: November 2026 or asap. You will support pupils with additional needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis, assist with differentiated activities, promote communication and independence, and work closely with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient and patient.
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with pupils.
• Team player with adaptability in challenging situations.
• Experience in education, care or support roles 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.
• Working with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Patient

Excellent communication

Team player

SEND experience

Job description

Inspire EHC Ltd is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist educational setting in Bury St Edmunds. The role is full-time, temporary to permanent, with pay £14.40–£15.60 per hour.

Start date: November 2026 or asap. You will support pupils with additional needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis, assist with differentiated activities, promote communication and independence, and work closely with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive