SEND Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People in Bury is looking for a dedicated Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in a busy school. You’ll engage learners with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs, using de-escalation strategies and tailored tasks to help them access learning and stay-focused.

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role starting ASAP, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. You’ll work closely with teachers, parents and support staff in a values-led environment that prioritises inclusion,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to de-escalate behaviours and manage triggers.
• Comfortable adapting lessons to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of SEND pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs.
• Provide tailored in-class assistance and break down tasks.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Job description

Cover People are hiring for a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant in Bury.

Are you a natural at engaging & adapting to young people with additional needs?

Have you worked with children with SEND before?

If so, then this SEND Teaching Assistant role is for you!

This is a potential Temp-to-Perm role, starting ASAP at a Secondary SEND school in Bury.

Role: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant at a SEND school in Bury.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Contract: Temp-to-Perm - potential to move onto contract at school.

What you'll do

• Supporting a range of children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Communication Needs.
• You will need to look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage their behaviour so that pupils can focus on learning and the teacher can focus on delivery.
• Tailored support in lessons, breaking down instructions and tasks so they are easily understood and the pupil feels they are achievable.
• At times you may be required to support the rest of the class or others.
• Providing lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Working closely with the teacher, management, support staff, parents and outside professionals.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Your new work environment:

• Hands-on role in a creative and flexible learning environment, helping to deliver personalised support that meets individual needs.
• Work closely with a passionate and supportive team, all committed to making a real difference every day.
• Be part of a values-led organisation that prioritises inclusion, empathy, and positive relationships with learners.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, with leadership that genuinely invests in your growth and wellbeing.
• Use your skills to build trust and resilience in learners facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

Benefits to you:

• Could go permanent after 12 weeks in the role for the right person.
• Dedicated consultant with over 14 years' experience to support you through the process.
• Management that truly value each staff member providing support where required.
• Working with an established & long-standing staff team.
• Safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere.
• Chance to make a real difference to children who need extra support the most.
• Learn new skills to enhance your CV and take the next step in your career.

Requirements

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Right to Work & Proof of Address in the UK.
• DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).
• Min of 2 professional references.
• Overseas Police Check if applicable.
• Some experience supporting primary aged children with behaviour needs.