Position Information
- St Christopher's CEVCP School
- Address: Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8XQ
- Salary: £25,583 pro rata (£17,742 per annum)
- Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Reference: 5311
Role Overview
St Christopher's CEVCP School are seeking a committed SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with our EYFS/KS1 children and join a vibrant team of hardworking individuals.
Responsibilities
- Have experience of working with children and/or as a teaching assistant
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Be ambitious and serious about improving children’s life chances through education
- Be highly organised, conscientious and can set clear priorities when managing a busy workload
- Be able to work cooperatively and communicate clearly with fellow colleagues, parents and pupils
- Have a ‘can-do’ attitude and can use your initiative
- Be able to work flexibly and professionally
Benefits
- Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools
- A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Access to Eyecare Vouchers
- Annual flu vaccinations
- A generous pension and annual leave entitlement
- Inclusive policies and practices
- Well‑behaved and enthusiastic children
- Strong links with the community and local church groups
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMAT's due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
Additional Information
Closing date: 12 am, 30 July 2026.
Interview date: 3 August 2026.
Related Documents
DEMAT Benefits.pdf
SEN TA.pdf
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