Teaching Assistants | Central Bedfordshire | Join Tradewind Today Are you passionate about supporting children in the classroom and helping them reach their full potential? Tradewind Recruitment is working in close partnership with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary, middle, and secondary schools across Central Bedfordshire who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join their teams from September 2025. These full-time roles offer fantastic opportunities to work with pupils in mainstream or SEND settings, providing 1:1 support, small group interventions, or general classroom assistance. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we'd love to hear from you. Experience working with children with a range of SEND including ASD, ADHD, MLD and complex difficulties would be highly beneficial. People with experience in different industries are welcome to apply. These roles are temp to perm for the strongest candidates Why Work with Tradewind? We're one of the UK's most trusted education recruitment agencies, with a strong local presence and partnerships across Central Bedfordshire. You'll have a dedicated consultant who will listen to your needs and match you with the right schools. We provide free, high-quality CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN strategies. You'll benefit from weekly pay, competitive rates, and clear communication throughout your placement. Opportunities for long-term placements, temp-to-perm roles, and career progression. The Role: Supporting pupils in the classroom, either one-on-one or in small groups Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering learning activities Helping pupils with special educational needs (SEN), including autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment Supporting social and emotional development through patience and empathy About You: Experience working with children or young people (e.g., in schools, nurseries, youth work, or care settings) Patient, flexible, and proactive in the classroom Passionate about education and committed to supporting all learners A TA qualification or relevant training is desirable but not essential