SEN Teaching Assistant

March Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistants WANTED!

Location: Bury St Edmunds | Immediate Start in March

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Ready to hit the ground running in a special education setting this March? We are looking for a dynamic SEN Teaching Assistant with a valid UK driving licence to join an inspiring special needs school in Bury St Edmunds. If you already hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, you can be fast-tracked and start immediately!

About the School

Our school supports 205 young people, from Reception to Year 11 (ages 4–19), all with special educational needs, including:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Physical and Mobility Difficulties

Every day is about unlocking potential, celebrating achievements, and building confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with complex needs to access learning and life skills

• Assisting with mobility and personal care where required

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment

• Collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support

• Using your driving skills to safely transport pupils or resources across the site

What We’re Looking For

• Valid UK driving licence – essential 

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred for fast-track clearance 

• A team player ready to start immediately

Ready to accelerate your career this March? Apply today and join a team where every day is a new journey!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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