Teaching Assistant - SEND

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEND
Location: Bedford
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full Time (Term-Time, Long-Term with Potential for Permanent)
Day Rate: £85 - £95 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and ready for a meaningful and rewarding opportunity?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bedford is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding Specialist Unit team. This is a unique chance to become part of a school community that is forward-thinking, kind, and genuinely values every member of staff.

The successful candidate will be someone who is positive, resilient, and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of children with SEND.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to children within the Specialist Unit, promoting independence and confidence
• Assist with the delivery of individual learning programmes and interventions
• Support the class teacher in maintaining a calm, safe, and engaging environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external agencies
• Celebrate every achievement and uphold the school’s inclusive values
• Embrace ongoing training and contribute to a team who always go the extra mile

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and a good sense of humour
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• A dedicated consultant focused on your career progression
• Access to funded training courses and continuous CPD
• Long-term opportunities in supportive and rewarding school environments
• Flexibility, support, and a team that listens

You’ll be working closely with a passionate team, supporting children with a range of additional needs, and contributing to a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

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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