Inclusive Learning Assistant

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 18.45 hours per week, 42 weeks per year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,570 - £25,401 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College (including Built Environment Campus), Bury St Edmunds
• 18.45 hours per week,42 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £24,570- £25,401 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £11,113- £11,489 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable individuals to join our evolving Inclusive Learning Team. In this highly rewarding role, you will support young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) on a one-to-one or small group basis within the classroom setting.

Your role will involve encouraging independent learning and helping students achieve their personal learning targets across a wide range of educational programmes. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with children or young people with SEND, as this would be a significant advantage.

A recognised Learning Support related qualification is desirable, and a good standard of English and Maths is essential. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a genuine enthusiasm for helping others, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and/or adults who may have learning disabilities, mental health needs, social emotional difficulties, or require physical care.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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