SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Start Date: Immediate Contract: Full-time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a caring, patient and proactive individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND school in the Bury St Edmunds area that supports pupils with a range of severe and complex learning needs. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in SEND, care, support work, healthcare, youth work or education, as well as individuals looking to transfer their skills into a school environment.

The Role

As a SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils access learning and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities

Supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs

Encouraging communication, independence and confidence

Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and behaviour

Assisting with personal care where required

Helping pupils during transitions, break times and lunchtimes

Following individual support plans and guidance from teaching staff

Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

Patient, caring and resilient

Highly proactive and willing to get involved

Confident building positive relationships with pupils

Calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations

Able to follow instructions while also using their own initiative

Reliable, punctual and committed

Comfortable working as part of a wider SEND team

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. Candidates from backgrounds such as care work, support work, healthcare, residential care, youth work, nursery work or SEN support are strongly encouraged to apply.

The school is particularly interested in people who are willing to get stuck in from day one, actively engage with pupils and offer support rather than waiting to be directed.

What TeacherActive Can Offer:

A dedicated recruitment consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Access to a wide range of SEND opportunities

Ongoing support throughout your placement

Opportunities for long-term and permanent work

A referral scheme for recommending suitable teachers or support staff

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to pupils with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work