Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Pay: £13.00–£14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Term time only, with temp-to-perm opportunities
About the Role
We are recruiting caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Bury St Edmunds.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional learning needs, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and achieve their individual learning goals.
Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential. Applicants with transferable experience from childcare, care, support work, youth work or mentoring are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
- Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
- Helping pupils remain engaged, focused and motivated
- Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities
- Providing additional support to pupils who may require extra help
- Encouraging positive behaviour and respectful relationships
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
- Preparing classroom resources and supporting classroom organisation
Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- A patient, positive and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude
- Availability to work Monday to Friday during term time
- The right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, or an existing DBS registered on the Update Service
Desirable Experience
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
- Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles
- SEN or specialist education settings
- Primary or secondary schools
- Nursery or early years environments
- Childcare
- Care or support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia or other additional needs
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of £13.00–£14.00
- Weekly pay
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Ongoing training and CPD
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ education and development
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other relevant safer recruitment checks.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to join a welcoming SEN school in Bury St Edmunds, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our education consultants will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.
Application Questions:
- Do you have experience working with children?
IND-SUFF
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with children?
- Are you available to start in September?
Work Location: In person
