Teaching Assistant

• Riverwalk School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
• Salary: £25,514 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: Part Time, 31.5 hours per week, other hours may be considered, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm, plus 1 hour, Monday after school, and 30 minutes team meeting, Thursday after school, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5686

Riverwalk School are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants who are motivated and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with SLD (Specific Learning Disorder) and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) needs.

As part of a class-based team you will need to be 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 (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pupils across the school.

You will certainly get your steps in as our site is quite expansive! 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. 

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.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

• have some knowledge about SEND  
• are 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 
• are prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
• have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques
• can support each pupil to access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs 
• support tasks relating to ‘real life’ experiences  
• are passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils  
• can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines 
• can maintain confidentiality 
• have a desire to participate in school and Trust CPD opportunities  
• have an awareness of Safeguarding 
• are willing to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer. 

What you will need

• SEND Experience (preferable)
• Grade C/4+ Maths and English
• Good level of computer literacy

What we offer

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• Personalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required

For more information, please read theConsortium Trust Benefits Brochure (pdf).

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally Boulter by either emailing [email protected] or calling 01284 764280.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 20 November 2026.