Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: £19,926.00 – £23,033.25 DOE and qualifications
Work Location: In person

Be part of something new. Make a lasting difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school community in Haverhill, Suffolk
, as we prepare to open our independent special school for children and young people aged 8–16.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our Education Team and play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and inspiring learning environment.

Our school will support autistic children and young people with additional learning, communication, social and emotional needs. With small class sizes, personalised learning and an integrated therapeutic approach, we are creating an environment where every young person can feel safe, valued and able to achieve.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new school from the beginning, helping to shape its culture, values and approach while making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

At Kisimul, we are dedicated to helping people discover their unique gifts and develop their abilities within a therapeutic community, supporting them towards a future that is meaningful.

We place individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the heart of everything we do. Our services are safe, compassionate, outcome-focused and quality-driven, with a strong culture of continuous improvement.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide learning, educational and therapeutic support to pupils, helping to create a positive lived experience and enabling each young person to become the very best version of themselves.

You will:

• Support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in their learning and development.
• Assist with learning activities and encourage social and emotional development.
• Provide appropriate care and support to pupils.
• Contribute to the health, wellbeing and safety of the children and young people.
• Work closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the school's therapeutic approach and contribute to the wider life of this exciting new school.

Ideally, you will have a Teaching Assistant qualification or previous experience in a similar role. However, we are also interested in the qualities and attitude you can bring to our team.

You will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• A desire to see and celebrate the progress and development of others.
• High expectations of yourself, your colleagues and the young people you support.
• A willingness to go the extra mile.
• A positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
• The ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
• Resilience, commitment and the ability to approach each day with enthusiasm.

• Small class sizes
  , allowing you to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A supportive and ambitious team committed to the success of the school, its pupils and its staff.
• Professional development and ongoing training to help you grow in your role.
• Fully funded qualifications to support your career development.
• The opportunity to work within a beautiful school and grounds
  .
• The chance to help shape a brand-new specialist school and make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Genuine Career Development – opportunities with transparent pay grades.
• Fully Funded Qualifications – continued investment in your professional development.
• Blue Light Card – access to discounts at thousands of venues across the UK.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits –…