SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants for supply roles in Bury St Edmunds and nearby areas. The positions, starting ASAP, are flexible and ideal for candidates wanting to make a positive impact. Responsibilities include providing support for pupils with special educational needs, assisting teachers, and managing behavior. Candidates should have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and must be willing to adhere to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Competitive pay structure and numerous perks are offered.

Benefits

Access to discounted shopping deals

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs in a school or care setting.
• Willingness to obtain a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Help manage behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required.
• Encourage independence and social interaction among pupils.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Knowledge of autism/ADHD strategies

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm in challenges

Teamwork skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants – Supply roles in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas, starting ASAP

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas. You’ll work with pupils who have special educational needs, supporting their learning and well‑being in a range of classroom environments.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help manage behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Encourage independence and social interaction among pupils
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with staff

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience working with children with SEND (school or care setting)
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, or other needs
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal also offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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