Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Lowestoft

Do you have experience working with children or young people? Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support schools and specialist provisions across Lowestoft and the surrounding areas. This rewarding role involves working with students who may have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and other additional learning needs.

We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we're looking for dedicated individuals who can provide the encouragement, guidance, and support needed to help them thrive both academically and personally. [SEN TA Bury 1 | Word]

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a variety of additional needs.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies tailored to each student's requirements.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and positive self-esteem.
• Support the delivery of lessons and adapt activities where necessary to ensure accessibility.
• Encourage the development of communication, social, emotional, and life skills.
• Foster positive relationships and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Promote engagement, participation, and achievement both in and out of the classroom.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Confidence in supporting students with additional needs and varying abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in different educational environments.
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What We Offer

• Access to ongoing professional development through Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy. [SEN TA Bury 1 | Word]
• Competitive weekly pay based on your experience and availability. [SEN TA Bury 1 | Word]
• Flexible opportunities across Lowestoft and the wider Suffolk area.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey. [SEN TA Bury 1 | Word]
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who need it most.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, apply today and begin your journey supporting students with additional needs across Lowestoft.