Special Teaching Assistant

Priory School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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!

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

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-bury-st-edmunds

Arranging a visit to Priory School

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

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