Special Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Sunrise Academy, Lowestoft
• 37 hours per week, 39weeks per year- Permanent
• Salary: £25,185- £25,989per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary:£21,370-£22,058per annum
We are seeking a caring and dedicated Special Teaching Assistant (STA) to join our team and support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including communication and interaction needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding role focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both in education and in life.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, help monitor student progress and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will build supportive relationships with students, encourage engagement in learning and help them develop resilience, social skills and emotional wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting students with personal care, supervising break and lunchtime activities, and promoting positive behaviour throughout the school day.
The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting. You will be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students, whilst maintaining high expectations and supporting them to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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
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.