Job Description

Sir Peter Hall School


Teaching Assistant


Job Start: ASAP


Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover )Term Time Only - 37 hours per week/ 38 weeks per year


Salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (fte 25,185 - 25,989 / actual 21,059 - 21,731 per annum)


This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall SEMH school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust. You will join our specialist team, contributing to shaping the lives of the children you will work with.


We are looking for individuals with a passion for SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the learning and welfare of our pupils. You will be able to work flexibly and be willing to learn new skills. You will have, or be willing to learn, excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills. You will be prepared to assist pupils on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings.


Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school educating children and young people between the ages of 9 - 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The school serves a catchment area that covers Bury St Edmunds, the surrounding areas of Suffolk and beyond. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together.


You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team who will be available to offer advice and guidance. Significant training and development opportunities will support your professional growth as a teaching assistant in a special school setting.


We invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria.


For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Rosalind Towns by emailing office@sphschool.org or telephone 01284649006


Closing Date: 12:00pm, Monday 17th November 2025


Interviews: TBC


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.






CLOSING DATE


2025-11-17