SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND School School | West Suffolk
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33)
Pay: £14.30 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Long‑term/ Temp to Perm
Sector: Special Educational Needs (SEND / SEN)
Start: ASAP
Make a lasting difference every single day
We are working in partnership with a very special SEND school; a highly regarded specialist setting in West Suffolk, to recruit a compassionate and committed SEND Learning Support Specialist to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who is passionate about inclusive education and understands the importance of consistency, empathy and high‑quality support.
Your role
As a SEND Learning Support Specialist, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with SLD, PMLD and complex needs
Support students with communication, sensory and emotional regulation
Assist with personal care and physical support where required
Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
Encourage independence, confidence and engagement through creative learning strategies
Who we’re looking for
You may be ideal for this role if you have:
Experience working with SEND, SLD, PMLD or complex needs
A background in education, care, support work or psychology
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency
Relevant experience includes:
SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND support worker, care assistant, behaviour support, youth work or school‑based support roles.
Why join our SEND Specialist School
Purpose‑built specialist environment
Supportive leadership and experienced SEND teams
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and pupil progress
Meaningful, long‑term opportunity with real impact
What you’ll receive
Competitive hourly pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for long‑term or permanent roles
Access to CPD and SEND‑focused training
A role where your work genuinely changes lives
Safeguarding
Inspire EHC and our Partner School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and referencing in line with safeguarding guidance.
Apply now
If you’re passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to work in a specialist SEND setting where your contribution truly matters, apply now.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis
Salary description
£14.30 - £16.00 per hour