Special Teaching Assistant
About This Role
- Priory School, Bury St Edmunds
- 20 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
- Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual salary: £11,555 - £11,294 per annum
Are you passionate about creating a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment?
Join our team as a Special Teaching Assistant (STA) Tier 1 and support the growth and development of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties. This role is essential in helping students build self-respect, confidence, and independence, preparing them for active participation in their communities. We have 1:1 support roles as well as roles dedicated to our Priory - Mount Road provision. Our team are happy to discuss opportunities in detail at interview to identify which post best aligns with your aspirations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lesson Support: Assist in preparing and planning lessons, including creating resources and displays that foster a positive learning environment.
- Student Engagement: Work alongside the teacher during lessons, providing focused support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas; supervise small groups of students as needed.
- Monitoring & Assessment: Maintain accurate records of student needs, track progress, and contribute to regular assessments through observation and feedback.
- Personal Needs Support: Provide tailored assistance for individual students, which may include personal care tasks where necessary.
- Student Interaction & School Values: Build supportive, appropriate relationships with students and model the Priory School Values.
- Social Skills Development: Lead and participate in lunchtime activities to help students enhance social skills and resilience in unstructured settings.
- Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during breaks and transitions throughout the school day, and assist with first aid as directed.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
- Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with students effectively.
- Commitment to inclusive education and to promoting the values of self-respect, confidence, and independence.
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and build your career in a caring, educational setting, apply today!