At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs to enhance their learning and social skills.
- Company: Stone Lodge Academy, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a community committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a passion for education and supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25989 £ per year.
Stone Lodge Academy are seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND) to work closely with teachers to raise pupil learning and attainment, while actively promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion for children and young people with communication and interaction needs, including autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Job Responsibilities
- You will provide skilled, compassionate support to help pupils access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and experience a genuine sense of achievement.
- Working with small groups across different age ranges, you will support learning activities, contribute to assessment through observation, and help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment throughout the school day.
- Teaching assistants are an integral part of our school workforce and are expected to act with honesty, integrity and professionalism, upholding standards comparable with other education professionals.
- You will work within a shared framework of expectations, always putting pupils first and demonstrating the values and behaviours that make a real difference to young people’s lives.
Benefits
- 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
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website and submit an application online. You may also contact our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk. Closing date: 8 am, 26 June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the listed closing date; early applications are encouraged.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will undertake all the required pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Special Teaching Assistant in Ipswich employer: Suffolk County Council
Stone Lodge Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from various learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to wellbeing initiatives. Located in Ipswich, the academy not only prioritises the growth of its team but also actively promotes a culture of collaboration and respect, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the education of young people with special educational needs.
