SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday)

The Role: Support, Inspire, Achieve

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a heart for supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2? We are currently partnering with a welcoming SEN school in Bedford that is looking for several resilient and caring individuals to join their team. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity where you can build lasting relationships and see the direct impact of your support on students’ daily lives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support Learning: Help pupils navigate their educational journey and reach their personal development goals.
• Engage & Motivate: Use creative communication aids and sensory tools to keep students focused and excited about learning.
• Collaborate: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside teachers and therapists to bring EHCPs to life.
• Foster a Positive Space: Ensure the classroom remains a safe, inclusive, and happy environment for every child.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience supporting children or young people (SEN experience is highly valued).
• Safeguarding: A strong commitment to pupil welfare and a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Mindset: A calm, patient, and compassionate approach—even when faced with challenging situations.
• Teamwork: Brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff members.
• Compliance: An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Pay: Competitive weekly pay via PAYE.
• Growth: Free access to CPD and specialist SEND training to level up your skills.
• Support: A dedicated local consultant to guide you through every step of your placement.
• Future: Real opportunities for long-term career progression and "temp-to-perm" contracts.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference in Bedford, please choose your preferred way to apply:

Option 1: Send your CV directly via email to Katarzyna French at katarzyna.french@teachingpersonnel.com

Option 2: Click the "Apply Now" link to upload your CV through our portal.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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