Special Teaching Assistant

Sunrise Academy; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Academy in Lowestoft is seeking a caring Special Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide classroom support, help with learning activities and monitor progress.

The role involves promoting a positive and inclusive environment and may include personal care, supervising breaks and promoting good behaviour. Strong interpersonal skills, patience and empathy are essential to build positive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEND/SEMH settings.
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist with learning activities.
• Help monitor student progress and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Build supportive relationships with students and encourage engagement in learning.
• Assist with personal care as required, supervise breaks and lunchtime activities.
• Promote positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy

Patience

Job description

• Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft
• 37 hours per week, 39weeks per year- Permanent
• Salary: £25,185- £25,989per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary:£21,370-£22,058per annum

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Special Teaching Assistant (STA) to join our team and support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including communication and interaction needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding role focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both in education and in life.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, help monitor student progress and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will build supportive relationships with students, encourage engagement in learning and help them develop resilience, social skills and emotional wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting students with personal care, supervising break and lunchtime activities, and promoting positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting. You will be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students, whilst maintaining high expectations and supporting them to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.