Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Full-Time Monday Friday School Hours
Start: ASAP
No previous experience or qualifications required
Are you a caring, patient and compassionate person looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people?
TeacherActive is working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Bury St Edmunds supporting children and young people aged 3 19 with a range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We are looking for SEND Support Workers to join the school. You do not need previous school experience or specific qualifications your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are what matter most.
The RoleAs a SEND Support Worker, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support throughout the school day. The role combines elements of a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker and Care Assistant, so it could be particularly suited to someone coming from a care or support background.
Your responsibilities may include:
No previous SEND experience, school experience or specific qualifications are required.
We would love to hear from people with backgrounds in care, support work, childcare, nursery work, youth work, sports coaching, healthcare or similar, but we are equally happy to speak with people looking to begin a completely new career.
The most important thing is that you are:
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school where every day is different. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and play an important part in their education, independence and overall development.
It is also an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to gain SEND experience and begin a career within education or specialist support.
Interested?If you're looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Bury St Edmunds, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and TeacherActive will be in touch to discuss the role.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
