About this role
Priory - Bury St Edmunds 18.25 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - Maternity Cover, commencing June 2026 Salary: £25,185- £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £10,544- £10,880per annum
We are looking for a Special Teaching Assistant (STA)to join our team, supporting students with complex moderate learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD). This role is central to helping our students access learning in a way that supports their communication, independence, and personal growth.
Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will help deliver structured and engaging lessons, provide focused literacy and numeracy support, and contribute to the development of individual learning plans. You will also assist students in developing confidence and everyday life skills, ensuring they feel valued, understood, and safe within their learning environment.
The role includes supporting daily routines, maintaining accurate records of progress, and providing personal care when required. Building consistent, trusting relationships with students is a key part of the role, as is modelling calm, respectful interactions that promote a positive school culture.
We are seeking someone with experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or ASD-focused setting, who demonstrates empathy, patience, and reliability. An understanding of autism and a commitment to inclusive practice are essential.
This is an opportunity to be part of a thoughtful, collaborative team that places the wellbeing and development of every child at the heart of what we do.