Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Flexible Options Available: Long-Term Contracts, Temp-to-Perm, and Regular Temporary Bookings

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in Bedford?

Whether you are seeking a long-term stable placement, a temporary-to-permanent gateway into a fantastic school, or flexible temporary bookings that fit your lifestyle, we have exciting opportunities starting this September.

We work with a variety of highly supportive Primary, Secondary, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Bedford. We are looking for individuals who don't just want a job, but who possess a genuine passion for changing the trajectory of a vulnerable child’s education.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing tailored 1-to-1 or small group support to pupils with a range of additional needs (including Autism/ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language difficulties).
• Implementing tailored learning and behavior plans to ensure children feel safe, included, and motivated.
• Assisting class teachers in adapting materials to make lessons accessible and engaging.
• Supporting emotional regulation and sensory needs, creating a calm learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For (Requirements):

To maintain our high standard of support for Bedford's pupils, we are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Proven SEN Experience: You must have a solid background working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (within a school, care, or specialized youth setting).
• Unrivaled Passion: An infectious enthusiasm for helping children overcome barriers to learning. You must be resilient, patient, and empathetic.
• Adaptability: The ability to hit the ground running, get stuck in, and build fast, trusted relationships with pupils.
• Reliability: Schools and children rely heavily on consistency. We need professionals who are punctual and committed.
• Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service is highly preferred (or a willingness to undergo a new check).

What We Offer in Return:

• Unmatched Flexibility: Choose the path that suits you—Long-term, Temp-to-Perm, or flexible Temp bookings.
• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay at competitive daily rates, fully transparent.
• Supportive Communities: Access to welcoming schools in Bedford with outstanding SEN leadership teams.
• Smooth Onboarding: A dedicated consultant to help guide you through our compliant safer recruitment process quickly.

How to Apply

Don't wait for September—schools are shortlisting and interviewing now for these positions.

If you have the experience, the passion, and the drive to make a real difference in Bedford schools, click Apply Now or send your CV directly to katarzyna.french@teachingpersonnel.com

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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.
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