Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school on a full-time basis in Bury St Edmunds, with an immediate start available.

You will be supporting pupils with highly complex needs, so previous experience working within a specialist school or similar setting is highly desirable. A strong background in care would also be considered, as personal care will be an essential part of the role.

The ideal candidate:

Has previous SEN school experience – highly desirable
SEMH experience is also welcomed
Alternatively, you may have transferable skills from education, care, support work, youth work or similar settings
Is confident supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs
Is patient, resilient, compassionate and committed to making a positive difference
Has a full driving licence – essential
Has an Enhanced Child-Only DBS on the Update Service – highly advantageous and can help fast-track your application

What’s on offer:

Full-time work
Immediate start
Great temp to perm scheme
The opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Support throughout the recruitment process
Ready to take the next step?

Apply now with your updated CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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