Teaching Assistant
Company: Suffolk Jobs Direct
Role summary
Teaching Assistant is a part-time role at Suffolk Jobs Direct in Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-22. Salary: GBP 25,514 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Teaching Assistant
- Company
- Suffolk Jobs Direct
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- GBP 25,514 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-22
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school environment, this role offers a great opportunity to start a career in education without needing a degree. You'll work a consistent part-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance while helping students reach their full potential.
Job description
Riverwalk School
Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
Salary: £25,514 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part Time, 31.5 hours per week, other hours may be considered, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm, plus 1 hour, Monday after school, and 30 minutes team meeting, Thursday after school, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5686
Riverwalk School are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants who are motivated and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with SLD (Specific Learning Disorder) and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) needs.
As part of a class-based team you will need to be and creative as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun.
Play is an important part of the therapeutic approach. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pupils across the school.
You will certainly get your steps in as our site is quite expansive! You will support teaching and learning, working with small groups and one to one as required. This is a challenging role but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND and complex behavioural needs.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:
have some knowledge about SEND
are passionate about ensuring the highest quality learning for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties
provide a good role model for students and fellow colleagues
are prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques
can support each pupil to access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
support tasks relating to ‘real life’ experiences
are passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils
can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
can maintain confidentiality
have a desire to participate in school and Trust CPD opportunities
have an awareness of Safeguarding
are willing to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer.
What you will need
SEND Experience (preferable)
Grade C/4+ Maths and English
Good level of computer literacy
What we offer
Comprehensive staff induction program
Full support and training from a wider team
Wide range of staff benefits
Extensive Wellbeing support package
Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
Personalised performance management
A bespoke package of CPD as required
For more information, please read the Consortium Trust Benefits Brochure (pdf) .
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) .
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally Boulter by either emailing s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk or calling 01284 764280 .
How to apply
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 20 November 2026.
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