Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Bury St Edmunds | Immediate Start Available

Driving Licence Essential

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to reach their full potential?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bury St Edmunds supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for caring, patient, and resilient individuals who are committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with complex learning needs, communication difficulties, and physical disabilities
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and care teams to provide tailored support
• Assist with sensory learning, personal care, and mobility where required
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small classroom groups
• Encourage independence, communication, and social development

This role requires empathy, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid UK driving licence – ESSENTIAL
• An Enhanced Child-Only DBS on the Update Service
• Transferable experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• A calm, nurturing, and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience in SEN education, care work, support work, residential care, youth work, or healthcare settings would be highly beneficial.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for an immediate start.

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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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