Special needs learning support staff needed across Suffolk

Strategy Education are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants with experience of SEMH/Autism/ ADHD/SPLD/PMLD/and SLD to join outstanding special needs schools and resourced provisions based in Suffolk.

We have long term contracts with immediate starts and long term and permanent contracts from September/October 2024.

 About the Roles

• SEN Teaching Assistants for Primary, Secondary and FE SEN settings.

• Roles across Suffolk

• Either 1:1 supporting a specific child, or working within small groups.

• General classroom support.

• Prior experience supporting students with special education needs (SEND).

• School hours Term time only. 

• Full time long term contracts with the opportunity to become permanent position 

About the Schools

• We are looking for Special needs teaching assistants in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Sudbury and Felixstowe

• Catering to students with a variety of special needs including speech, language and communication impairment, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, PMLD and SLD

• Both Permanent and contract work available with good rates of pay 

• Schools offer thematic tailored curriculum with a focus on removing barriers to learning 

• Supportive team environment amongst teaching and support staff and therapists 

In order to be considered for these roles SEN Teaching Assistants  will need to meet the following criteria:

• Proven and relevant experience as a Teaching Assistant with a SEN classroom environment (minimum 6 weeks)

• Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Interested in applying or finding out more?

Please email Debra Doughty with your current CV.  

Strategy Education is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.