Graduate Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking committed graduates for full-time Teaching Assistant positions in Bedford schools starting September 2025. This role involves supporting students with learning needs, engaging with diverse learners, and making a meaningful impact in education, all while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Paid full-time experience

Free practical CPD

Long-term options including routes into teaching

Support from local consultants

Qualifications

• Graduate with interest in education.
• Experience with young people, even in informal settings.
• Willingness to learn and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in primary, middle, or secondary schools.
• Engage with students with different learning needs.
• Help build confidence and learning focus.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Engagement with learners

Interest in education

Support for diverse needs

Education

Degree

Job description

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This Isn't Just a Job. It's Your Start in Education.

You've got a degree. You want to do something meaningful. You're not here to follow the crowd - and neither are we.

At Tradewind Recruitment, we don't do generic. We connect thoughtful, driven graduates with real roles that make a difference - and right now, schools in Bedford are looking for individuals like you to step into full-time Teaching Assistant positions starting September 2025.

This isn't about standing at the back of the classroom.
This is about showing up, being present, and helping young people unlock their potential - especially those who need a bit more support to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced teachers in Bedford's primary, middle, or secondary schools

Supporting pupils with learning, focus, and confidence - 1:1, in small groups, or whole-class settings

Engaging with learners with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and social-emotional challenges

Building trust, modelling patience, and bringing curiosity to every day

Learning from the inside how great classrooms really work

Who You Are

A graduate with a sharp mind and a genuine interest in people

Someone who sees education as more than grades - you care about growth

You've worked with young people before (in any setting) or know you'd thrive doing it

You're patient, adaptable, and up for the unexpected

You don't need to be qualified yet. Just committed.

What You'll Get from Us

Paid, full-time experience that actually means something

Free, practical CPD that helps you build your skill set fast

Long-term options and career progression - including routes into teaching

Real talk from a local consultant who knows Bedford's schools

No fluff. Just support, honesty, and schools where you can make an impact

If you're in Bedford (or nearby) and ready to start a role that challenges, excites, and teaches you something new every day - this is your chance.

We don't send CVs into black holes. We make real matches. Ready to talk?