Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant Location: Bedford, UK Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time Start Date: March 2025 Role Overview Teaching Personnel is excited to support a respected school in Bedford in recruiting a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs such as autism, ADHD, and other learning challenges. You will help students engage with the curriculum, build important skills, and work closely with staff to ensure their progress. Main Duties Provide personalised support to students with SEN, individually and in small groups Adapt and prepare learning resources to meet students’ needs Support personal care routines and encourage positive behaviour where needed Collaborate with teachers and the SENCo to monitor and support student development Candidate Profile Experience working with children, preferably those with SEN Good knowledge of different SEN conditions and practical support methods Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certifications are beneficial but not essential Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive pay reflecting your experience and skills Continuous support and chances for professional growth A rewarding position where you can truly impact children’s lives Join a dedicated and supportive educational community Safer Recruitment All applicants must be willing to undergo standard vetting checks, which include: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (can be arranged via Teaching Personnel) Two most recent professional references (covering the last 24 months) Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for those who’ve lived outside the UK for 6 months in the last 5 years) Please attach your CV when applying. Only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered for this role. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.