SEND TA

Prospero Teaching; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in Bury St Edmunds. You'll support pupils with SEND, helping them access learning and develop independence in a calm, inclusive environment.

Role is full-time, term-time only, based in Bury St Edmunds. Pay is £95 per day (note: £100 per day appears in the job title). Applicants must have right to work in the UK and suitable references, and be DBS-checked or willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in education, care or a similar setting.
• Calm, patient approach and confidence supporting pupils needing reassurance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and helping pupils reach potential.
• Experience as SEND Teaching Assistant or related roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, adapting activities to their needs.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
• Work with teaching staff to follow individual support plans and recognise pupils' progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds - £100 per day

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Pay: £95 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time only

Experienced supporting children with SEND? Looking for a role where you can build relationships and make a real difference?

Prospero Teaching is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in Bury St Edmunds. We're looking for patient, reliable people who understand that progress looks different for every pupil and can adapt their support to individual needs.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning, develop independence and feel confident at school.

The SEND Teaching Assistant role:

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, adapting activities to their needs.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
• Work with teaching staff to follow individual support plans and recognise pupils' progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

We're looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in education, care or a similar setting.
• A calm, patient approach and confidence supporting pupils who need additional reassurance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Support Worker would be particularly relevant.

Pay is £100 per day. This SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bury St Edmunds would suit someone who enjoys practical, rewarding work and wants to make a lasting contribution to pupils' education.

Applicants will need the right to work in the UK, suitable references and an enhanced child workforce DBS registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one