SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: Brookhaven
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Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – SEND (Brookhaven)

Brookhaven is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with SEND pupils in our specialist school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work, care and support programmes.
  • Enable access to learning for pupils.
  • Assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Required Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience).
  • Some experience of working with children with SEND.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Ability to promote a positive ethos and act as a positive role model.
  • Good interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Understanding of safeguarding procedures and ability to promote the welfare and safety of children.

What we offer

  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
  • Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 after 5 years, including Bank Holidays).
  • Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
  • Free Teacher Discount Scheme and discounts from major brands.
  • Free Eye Tests.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Access to Institute of Education and development opportunities.

Pay and Hours

Actual salary: £22,471 – £24,755.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days of In-Service Education and Training (INSET).

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Posted: June 1st, 2026