Special Teaching Assistant

Sunrise Academy; Lowestoft; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sunrise Academy in Lowestoft invites applications for a caring Special Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver classroom support, assist with learning activities and monitor progress, helping students build confidence and resilience.

The role focuses on creating a positive, inclusive learning environment, fostering engagement, social skills and emotional wellbeing, with duties that may include personal

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Able to support learning and promote positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Responsabilités

• Provide classroom support and assist with learning activities.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with personal care as required and supervise breaks and lunchtimes.

Description du poste

• 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.