Job Description

Opus Teach is a supply agency based in Ipswich, which is wholly owned by Suffolk County Council.
We are currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a local primary school.
We are looking for a reliable and professional SEN Teaching Assistant who is ready to make a real difference in supporting pupils.
You will be working alongside other adults in a SEN unit with 12 children.

This is a temporary position.
Start date: 3rd September 2026
End date: 23rd October
Preferred working hours: 8.45 - 15.15, Monday-Friday. Although part time can be considered.

You will need:

• A keen interest in working with children and a passion for the education industry
• Successful previous teaching or classroom experience - Advantageous but not essential
• An up-to-date enhanced DBS (if you do not have one but are still interested, please get in touch)
• Suitable professional references from previous employment

In return we offer:

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive school
• A friendly and professional service offering quality, flexibility, and variety
• An easy-to-use real-time system to enable full control over bookings, your profile, and availability calendar
• A team of dedicated account managers on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placement
• Opportunities to opt-in for pension scheme
• Opportunity to help make a difference- we do not earn commission from placing you and reinvest back into teachers, schools, and education.

Working as a Teaching Assistant is a great opportunity to kick start your career in education by assisting with different age groups, different schools, or even a particular year group.
Opus Teach work with all types of educational professionals to help them gain short and long-term employment in school settings.