SEN Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds - ref. f69346919
SEN Teaching Assistant - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Position Details:
Location: Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkPosition: SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 16:00
Salary: £12 - £14/hrContract: Ongoing temporary with the potential for permanent placement
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Our expanding SEN school near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic teaching and therapy teams.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, you will play a key role in supporting students with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies to create a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.This role is perfect for someone who is patient, proactive, and genuinely committed to improving outcomes for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and those on the Autistic Spectrum.
Key Responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
Build trusting, positive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported.
Implement positive behaviour management strategies to support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
Encourage independence and personal growth, promoting self-regulation and social interaction skills.
Assist with delivering a tailored curriculum that meets each student's individual needs.
Collaborate with the Class Teacher and clinical team to create personalised intervention plans.
Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement.
Support students' emotional well-being and help them develop coping mechanisms.
SEN Teaching Assistant Skills & Requirements:
GCSE Maths and English Language (minimum Grade 4 or equivalent) is essential.
Experience working with children with SEMH, ASD, or other additional needs.
Understanding of positive behaviour strategies and safeguarding practices.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Must be commutable to Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
What We Offer:
Dedicated consultant guiding you throughout the process and beyond.
Professional Development: Access to over 20+ FREE CPD courses, including behaviour management training.
Weekly PAYE payments and help to secure top permanent salaries.
Join a team with years of expertise in the education sector.
A supportive and inclusive working environment that values every staff member.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:
Inspire EHC and our partner school near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two independent references.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, Inspire EHC values diversity and inclusion.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us inspire and uplift pupils' lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.