Special Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Canteen

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Subject course development

Staff communities

Job summary

SENDAT Trust is seeking a Special Teaching Assistant Tier 1 to support students with moderate learning difficulties at Priory School and Mount Road provision. The role focuses on promoting self-respect, confidence, and independence through 1:1 and group support, with opportunities to discuss preferred posts at interview.

The team works to create a caring, inclusive learning environment, with safeguarding at the forefront of daily practice and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with students effectively.
• Commitment to inclusive education and to promoting the values of self-respect, confidence, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Lesson Support: Assist in preparing and planning lessons, including creating resources and displays that foster a positive learning environment.
• Student Engagement: Work alongside the teacher during lessons, providing focused support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas; supervise small groups of students as needed.
• Monitoring & Assessment: Maintain accurate records of student needs, track progress, and contribute to regular assessments through observation and feedback.
• Personal Needs Support: Provide tailored assistance for individual students, which may include personal care tasks where necessary.
• Student Interaction & School Values: Build supportive, appropriate relationships with students and model the Priory School Values.
• Social Skills Development: Lead and participate in lunchtime activities to help students enhance social skills and resilience in unstructured settings.
• Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during breaks and transitions throughout the school day, and assist with first aid as directed.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 32 hours a week*, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• 1 FTE Salary: £26,017 - £26,847 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience - pro rated to actual working hours/weeks)
• * Full and part time opportunities available, please detail your preference within your application

Are you passionate about creating a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment?

Join our team as a Special Teaching Assistant (STA) Tier 1 and support the growth and development of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties. This role is essential in helping students build self-respect, confidence, and independence, preparing them for active participation in their communities. We have 1:1 support roles as well as roles dedicated to our Priory - Mount Road provision. Our team are happy to discuss opportunities in detail at interview to identify which post best aligns with your aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Support: Assist in preparing and planning lessons, including creating resources and displays that foster a positive learning environment.
• Student Engagement: Work alongside the teacher during lessons, providing focused support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas; supervise small groups of students as needed.
• Monitoring & Assessment: Maintain accurate records of student needs, track progress, and contribute to regular assessments through observation and feedback.
• Personal Needs Support: Provide tailored assistance for individual students, which may include personal care tasks where necessary.
• Student Interaction & School Values: Build supportive, appropriate relationships with students and model the Priory School Values.
• Social Skills Development: Lead and participate in lunchtime activities to help students enhance social skills and resilience in unstructured settings.
• Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during breaks and transitions throughout the school day, and assist with first aid as directed.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with students effectively.
• Commitment to inclusive education and to promoting the values of self-respect, confidence, and independence.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Canteen
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.