SEN Teaching Assistant

• St Mary’s Church of England Academy
• Address: Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7LR
• Salary: £13.48 per hour, SCP 4 – 6, Point 4 (£26,016 FTE)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5633

St Mary’s Church of England Academy are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join the Orchard Team.

SEN Teaching Assistants work with and support a range of learners with Complex Needs, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will be required to work on a one-to-one basis and will work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to support pupil progress, providing additional support to learners who require help in overcoming barriers to learning to achieve their full potential.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a child's learning experience and join a friendly team then apply today.

What you will need:

• Excellent English and Maths (Numeracy and Literacy skills).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A caring nature to nurture our children
• Assertiveness in dealing with pupils.
• Determination to see problems and solutions through to the end.
• The ability to empathise.
• A non-judgemental approach.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• The capacity to motivate and act as a role model.
• Flexible and adaptable and able to work well under pressure.
• A commitment to equality and diversity.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information.
• A commitment to safeguarding.

About us

We are a friendly and vibrant primary academy, situated in Mildenhall, Suffolk, and serve children and families from within the school catchment area and beyond. Our school is part of a wonderful, local community and as a Church of England Academy, we are committed to our ethos rooted in acceptance for all. We are proud of the close supportive links that we have with the church and other faith institutions that represent our community.

Everyone in the St Mary’s Academy team is welcoming, caring and dedicated to all pupils and families. We all believe that we can work hard to allow everyone in our school community to thrive and be the best they can be. Our vision is embedded in all that we do and ‘in the light of Christ we will shine together’.

Our dedicated team is committed to the personal development of every child and to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to engage all. Our sense of pride in the academy is evident as you walk around, particularly for the culture of opportunity we provide which aims to make a significant contribution to both the personal and academic achievement of every individual.

What we will offer you:

• A strong and supportive environment.
• An ambitious, successful and vibrant place to work with a brand-new learning environment and dedicated staff.
• An opportunity to shape the future of our school.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff well-being initiatives and social events.
• Free onsite parking.

For more information

To find out more, please contact the HR Officer by emailing [email protected]

How to apply

Please email [email protected] for an application pack.

Closing date: 1pm, 2 November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 9 November 2026

We reserve the right to close the ad early for the right candidate.

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