Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 6,600 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programme

Part-time or job-share accommodated

Job summary

West Row Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the specialist provision hub within Unity Schools Partnership. The role focuses on supporting pupils with high levels of need, particularly in communication, in a structured, collaborative setting.

The position is permanent and part-time (19.5 hours/week over 38 weeks/year) with job-share considered. Successful candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with high levels of need, especially with communication challenges.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a structured environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with high levels of need in the specialist hub.
• Contribute to a nurturing and well-structured classroom environment.
• Assist pupils to thrive academically and socially.

Skills

Teamwork

Support pupils with needs

Effective communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant post in the specialist provision hub at West Row Academy, part of the Unity Schools Partnership. The work centres on supporting pupils with high levels of need, particularly in communication, within a structured, team-based setting. The role is permanent and part-time at 19.5 hours a week over 38 weeks a year, and job-share requests will be considered. Successful candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with high levels of need in the specialist provision hub, particularly those with communication needs
• Contribute to a nurturing, well-structured environment as part of a team
• Support every child to thrive academically and socially

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS

What’s offered

• Access to a professional development programme across the Trust
• Part-time working or job-share, accommodated where possible