SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Bury St Edmunds
31.5 hours per week | Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible

Support teaching staff to deliver engaging, inclusive learning for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs, helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning in class, working 1:1 and with small groups
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, and curriculum-based activities
• Implement IEPs, behaviour plans, and personalised care programmes
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and pupil independence
• Provide personal care and support medical/health needs where required
• Monitor progress, record achievements, and give feedback to staff
• Contribute to lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Support school trips, outdoor learning, and enrichment activities
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to use initiative
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Good organisation and time management
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working within SEND settings
• Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1
• Excellent classroom management
• A caring and nurturing personality

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335533

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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