{"id":64911,"date":"2026-10-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sen-teaching-assistant-sld-and-complex-needs\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:17:46","slug":"sen-teaching-assistant-sld-and-complex-needs","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sen-teaching-assistant-sld-and-complex-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"SEN Teaching Assistant &#8211; SLD and Complex Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEND Learning Support Specialist &ndash; SLD &amp; Complex Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND School School | West Suffolk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33)<br \/>\n<strong>Pay:<\/strong> &pound;14.30 &ndash; &pound;16.00 per hour (depending on experience)<br \/>\n<strong>Contract:<\/strong>&nbsp;Long&#8209;term\/ Temp to Perm<br \/>\n<strong>Sector:<\/strong> Special Educational Needs (SEND \/ SEN)<br \/>\n<strong>Start:<\/strong> ASAP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a lasting difference every single day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8209;quality support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a SEND Learning Support Specialist, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide 1:1 and small&#8209;group support to pupils with SLD, PMLD and complex needs<\/li>\n<li>Support students with communication, sensory and emotional regulation<\/li>\n<li>Assist with personal care and physical support where required<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams<\/li>\n<li>Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment<\/li>\n<li>Encourage independence, confidence and engagement through creative learning strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who we&rsquo;re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may be ideal for this role if you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with SEND, SLD, PMLD or complex needs<\/li>\n<li>A background in education, care, support work or psychology<\/li>\n<li>A calm, patient and resilient approach<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills<\/li>\n<li>The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Relevant experience includes:<\/strong><br \/>\nSEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND support worker, care assistant, behaviour support, youth work or school&#8209;based support roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join our SEND Specialist School<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purpose&#8209;built specialist environment<\/li>\n<li>Supportive leadership and experienced SEND teams<\/li>\n<li>Strong focus on staff wellbeing and pupil progress<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful, long&#8209;term opportunity with real impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you&rsquo;ll receive<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive hourly pay<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for long&#8209;term or permanent roles<\/li>\n<li>Access to CPD and SEND&#8209;focused training<\/li>\n<li>A role where your work genuinely changes lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inspire EHC and our Partner School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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