Special Teaching Assistant

Chalk Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2SF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 March 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: 33 hours & 20 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £19,239 - £19,853 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Chalk Hill, Sudbury*
• 33 hours & 20 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £19,239 - £19,853 per annum
• Commencing September 2026

*Site relocating to Horringer (Bury St Edmunds) January 2027

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment?

We are seeking a Special Teaching Assistant (STA) to support students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs with cooccurring Autistic Spectrum Differences, helping them develop confidence, independence, and the skills needed to participate fully in school and community life. Working closely with teachers, you will contribute to creating a positive learning environment and provide targeted support across a range of curriculum activities.

In this role, you will assist with lesson preparation, support students during learning activities across all curriculum subjects (including English, Maths and Science), and work with small groups or individuals to encourage engagement and progress. You will help monitor student development through observation and record-keeping, and build positive, professional relationships that reflect the school’s values. The role also includes supporting students during less structured times, such as lunchtimes and transitions, promoting social skills, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day.

We are looking for someone with experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND environment, who demonstrates empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to inclusive education and supporting students’ personal growth is essential. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to students’ development while gaining valuable experience within a caring educational setting.

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
• 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 Chalk Hill

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 16
• School size: 9 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chalk Hill website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chalk-hill-sudbury

Arranging a visit to Chalk Hill

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

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