Description
* Riverwalk School
* Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
* Salary: £12.81 per hour
* Hours: 31.50 per week
* Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 8446
Riverwalk School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is motivated and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with SLD and PMLD needs. As part of a class-based team you will need to be committed, passionate and creative as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. Play is an important part of the therapeutic approach. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for SEND pupils across the school. You will support teaching and learning, working with small groups and one-to-one as required. This is a challenging role but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND and complex behavioural needs.
You will:
* have some knowledge about SEND
* be passionate about ensuring the highest quality learning for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties
* provide a good role model for students and fellow colleagues
* be prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
* have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques are essential
* support each pupil to access a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
* support tasks relating to 'real life' experiences
* be passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils
* be able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
* be able to maintain confidentiality
* have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
* have an awareness of Safeguarding
* have a willingness to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer.
We will offer you:
* a comprehensive staff induction program
* full support and training from a wider team
* a wide range of staff benefits
* an extensive wellbeing support package
* the opportunity for career progression within the trust
* personalised performance management
* a bespoke package of CPD as required.
Qualifications:
* SEND Experience (preferable)
* Grade C/4+ Mathematics and English
* Good level of computer literacy.
Line manager: Class Teacher.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf)
To find out more, please email Sally Boulter on or call
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Please return your completed application to
Closing date: 1 pm, 1 June 2026. Interview date: Individually arranged.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.