Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location: Bedford, UK
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: September 2025

Make a Real Difference - Join Our SEN Support Team in Bedford!

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you have experience in care work, youth work, or any role involving empathy and patience? Your skills are highly valued and could transfer seamlessly into a fulfilling role as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with a well-regarded school in Bedford, seeking dedicated individuals to support students with diverse learning needs including autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students on a one-to-one or small group basis, helping them access learning and thrive socially.

Work alongside teachers to adapt resources and implement tailored education plans.

Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, sometimes assisting with personal care if required.

Collaborate with the SENCo and teaching staff to track student progress and adjust strategies as needed.

About You:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially if you have experience in:

Care work (elderly, disability, or child care)

Support work, youth work, or roles in mental health

Nurseries, sports coaching, or community outreach

You'll also bring:

A compassionate and patient approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

A willingness to learn and adapt

Relevant qualifications (such as a Level 2/3 TA or care-related certificates) are desirable but not essential

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development

A dedicated consultant to support your journey

A chance to genuinely make an impact in the lives of children and young people

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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