Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job description

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Location: Suffolk
Contract
Are you a patient, dedicated support professional looking to make a real difference to young people who need more from their education?
About the role
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access their learning and thrive. Working with a multi-academy trust in Suffolk, you'll provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of the young people in your care.
You'll build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and independence. Your role will be hands-on and varied, and no two days will look the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
Working closely with teachers to deliver planned learning activities and adapt them to individual needs.
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence.
Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitoring and recording pupil progress and feeding back to the teaching team.
What we're looking for
Essential:
Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an education or support setting
A patient, calm and empathetic approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
Desirable (but not essential):
A relevant teaching assistant or support qualification
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
If you're ready to help young people reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your support career.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters. Xohmjla
Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St James's

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English