SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant Role in Bedford

Are you ready to join a supportive community where every child's potential is nurtured?

Teaching Personnel is partnering with an exceptional Specialist School in Bedford dedicated to transforming the educational journey for pupils aged 9–16. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of young people with a diverse range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including:

• Autism (ASC)

• Sensory Processing Differences

• Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

Our Ethos: Trust, Resilience, and Success

We believe every child deserves to thrive. The school's approach is deeply rooted in Relational and Restorative Practice, creating a safe, trusting environment that builds resilience and positive relationships across the entire school community.

We're Searching for Compassionate, Dedicated Teaching Assistants Who Are:

• SEN Champions: Possess a strong, working understanding of inclusive practice and diverse SEN requirements.

• Resilient & Resourceful: Ready to use initiative, patience, and reliability to overcome daily challenges.

• Creative Nurturers: Believe in fostering potential through empathy, creativity, and a positive mindset.

• Team Players: Eager to be part of a collaborative, highly supportive team that celebrates all milestones, big and small.

What You Can Expect in Return

• Excellent Pay: Highly competitive pay starting from £90 per day 

• Professional Growth: Unrivaled access to ongoing professional development and specialist SEN training opportunities.

• Supportive Environment: Join a caring, dynamic, and genuinely collaborative school community in Bedford.

• Dedicated Guidance: Full support from your personal Teaching Personnel Consultant throughout the vetting process and beyond.

 How to Apply?

If you are passionate about helping children build trust, confidence, and a brighter future, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the next generation in Bedford!

• Option 1: Direct Contact: For an immediate discussion or to send your CV, please contact Katarzyna French at:

  • katarzyna.french@teachingpersonnel.com

• Option 2: Apply Online: Submit your application directly via the Teaching Personnel Website.

Key Role Information

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position, though the option to make the role permanent may become available. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Safeguarding Commitment: 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. All registered candidates receive FREE child protection and prevent duty training and must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (full assistance provided).

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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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