Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Bedford
Start November 2025 (or sooner)
Full Time (Term-Time Only)
Until July 2026 – with potential to extend
£88 – £100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

✨ Do you love helping children reach their full potential?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team this term. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2, helping to create a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

If you’re enthusiastic, patient, and eager to make everyday count, this could be the perfect next step in your education journey!

Responsibilities:
• Support pupils in small groups and 1:1 settings to boost confidence and progress
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Help create engaging learning activities and resources
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate pupil success
• Contribute to a caring and supportive classroom culture

Requirements:
• Experience supporting children in a primary or similar educational setting
• Passion for helping children succeed academically and emotionally
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and commitment to safeguarding

Why join Teaching Personnel:
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a vibrant Bedford primary school – we’d love to hear from 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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