Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

 Salary: Dependent on experience

Job type: SEN Teaching assistant

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferable skills?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Bedford You will work closely with children who have special educational needs, supporting them both in and out of the classroom.

SEN teaching assistant duties:

• Support pupils with SEN in the classroom and during break/lunchtime activities
• Maintain the classroom equipment in a safe and tidy condition
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Assisting the class teacher
• Provide teaching and learning support

EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN!

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with SEN children (not essential)
• Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• Have the passion and drive to work with children - Must
• Able to use own initiative to get involved – Must

Benefits:

• Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes)
• A chance to make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• A welcoming and collaborative school community
• Working with a smaller close-knit group
• Pension plan

As part of safer recruitment guidelines all applicants would be subject to standard vetting checks including

• Enhanced DBS on the update service- this can be applied for through Teaching Personnel
• 2 most recent employment references covering the last 24 months.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years will be required to present an overseas criminal check (Police check)

We can only accept applications from candidates who have a permanent UK residence. If you do not have a UK residence, please do not apply for this role.

Please attach your CV when applying

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the skills and experience to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives? If so, we want to hear from you!

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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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