Specialist Teaching Assisant

Specialist Teaching Assistant – Bury St Edmunds

Do you have experience working with children and a passion for helping them reach their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We support students across Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas, tailoring learning to meet individual needs. Every pupil is different, so we set personalised goals and use flexible approaches to help them succeed. If you’re committed to helping young people grow and thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs and backgrounds
• Use personalised strategies to build confidence and independence
• Teach life skills, literacy, and numeracy
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured environment
• Encourage communication, self-regulation, and positive behaviour
• Help plan activities that promote teamwork and inclusion

What We’re Looking For

• Adaptable and flexible in different classroom settings
• Patient, compassionate, and supportive
• Committed to promoting positive behaviour
• Confident in building strong relationships with students
• Willing to take part in ongoing training and development
• Full driving licence (essential)

What We Offer

• Ongoing training through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
• Weekly pay based on your experience
• Simple online systems for easy admin and communication
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Ready to make a difference? Apply today.

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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