Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Location: Bedford

Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs? Do you want to work in a role where you can truly make a positive and lasting difference in pupils' lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are collaborating with an outstanding specialist SEN school in Bedford that caters to students aged 11 to 16. The school is committed to making learning meaningful, engaging, and full of joy.

Your Role Will Include:

Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual needs.

Supporting pupils to make meaningful academic and personal progress.

Providing regular assessment and feedback in line with school policies.

Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent, and positive manner.

Developing strong, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Taking part in school activities and events as required.

Working across different school sites or outreach settings — own vehicle required for transport of pupils when necessary.

What You Can Expect:

A positive and inclusive school environment focused on pupil welfare and development.

Supportive staff and leadership team.

Opportunities for professional growth in SEN education.

We’re Looking For:

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent.

Experience working with pupils with SEN.

Strong communication, classroom management, and ICT skills.

A calm, patient, and compassionate approach.

Commitment to inclusive teaching and safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment Requirements:

Applicants must be willing to undergo:

An Enhanced DBS check (must be registered on the Update Service – Or willing to get one).

Two professional references from the last 24 months.

Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for those who have lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the past 5 years).

Note: Only applicants with permanent UK residency will be considered.

To apply, please attach your most recent CV.

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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Ad ID: 5416870190