Therapeutic SEND Teaching Assistant – Learning Access

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Staff training and CPD

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Personalised performance management

CPD bespoke package

Job summary

Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking Teaching Assistants to join a warm, supportive team. The role focuses on facilitating access to learning for pupils with SLD and PMLD, supporting small groups and individuals, and contributing to an expansive site with a strong emphasis on play as therapy.

Salary is £13.23 per hour, with full-time hours 8.45am–3.15pm, Monday to Friday, and opportunities for training and CPD within the Consortium Trust. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• SEND experience is preferable and beneficial.
• Candidates should be able to support learners with SEND and complex needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning, in small groups or one-to-one.
• Facilitate access to learning and assist pupils with complex needs.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver a broad, balanced curriculum.

Skills

SEND experience

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

GDPR awareness

CPD participation

Education

Grade C/4+ Maths and English

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking Teaching Assistants to join a warm, supportive team. The role focuses on facilitating access to learning for pupils with SLD and PMLD, supporting small groups and individuals, and contributing to an expansive site with a strong emphasis on play as therapy.

Salary is £13.23 per hour, with full-time hours 8.45am–3.15pm, Monday to Friday, and opportunities for training and CPD within the Consortium Trust. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.