Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Excell Supply are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent specialist school in the Sudbury area that provides therapeutic education for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, forward-thinking team dedicated to helping children and young people who have not thrived in mainstream education succeed in a supportive, person-centred environment. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, youll play an essential role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and engage positively with learning. Youll work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver a therapeutic and personalised approach to education that makes a genuine difference in young lives. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with SEMH and ASD , promoting engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Assist in delivering creative, individualised learning and behaviour support strategies. Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation using trauma-informed practices. Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality support. Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment. What Were Looking For Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs , especially SEMH and ASD. A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting emotional development. Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant , Childcare , or Health & Social Care are desirable but not essential. Benefits Competitive salary with room for progression Supportive and collaborative team environment Fully funded CPD and professional development opportunities Staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes Pension scheme and life assurance If youre a caring, dedicated individual who believes in helping every child achieve their potential, wed love to hear from you. ?? To apply or find out more, please contact Excell Supplys Permanent Recruitment Team today. As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one. If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you havent heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supplys policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.