SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Difference as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford

Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Whether you’ve worked with children before or gained transferable skills from roles such as care work, coaching, residential support, the emergency services, or the military—we’d love to hear from you!

Our partner schools in Bedford are looking for enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These rewarding roles involve supporting children with SEN on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings, helping them to succeed in a structured, supportive environment.

No classroom experience? No problem. What matters most is your dedication, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for working with children.

What We Offer:

✅ School-friendly hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (with slight variations)
✅ Weekends free to enjoy your own time
✅ A meaningful role where you can inspire and support children every day
✅ Clear pathways for career growth, with opportunities to move from temporary to permanent roles
✅ A collaborative team environment with teachers, therapists, and support staff
✅ The chance to be a positive role model and make a lasting difference

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Experience working with SEN children (preferred but not essential)
✔ A valid DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
✔ Passion, patience, and commitment to working with children
✔ Confidence to get involved and take initiative in the classroom

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

✨ Competitive pay rates and employee benefits
✨ Continuous training and professional development
✨ A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way

⚠️ Please note: Applications are open only to UK residents. If you’ve recently relocated to the UK, you must provide a police clearance check from your previous country of residence.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role and help children reach their potential, apply today—we can’t wait to welcome you!

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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