Special Teaching Assistant - Inclusive Learning 1:1

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

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.