Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£95-£100 per day

Access to free CPD and training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Bedford. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs such as Autism and ADHD, helping them to access learning and build confidence in a mainstream school environment. Candidates should be patient and reliable, with previous SEN experience being a plus. Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements are available, along with support and training from the agency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• Willingness to obtain a DBS check.
• Experience from education, care, youth work or support roles is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, MLD in a mainstream school.
• Help children access learning and build confidence.
• Develop key social and communication skills.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Bedford - Mainstream Schools working with SEN - ASC, ADHD, MLD - Temp to Perm - Weekly Pay - Short-term and Long-term work available

Are you a calm, nurturing and passionate teaching assistant in Bedford?

Are you looking for meaningful work in a local school?

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a number of mainstream Primary schools in Bedford seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Global Developmental Delay, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop key social and communication skills within a supportive school environment.

We have both short-term and long-term oppurtunities available.

Tradewind work exclusively with several mainstream schools in Bedford who would love your support!

What's on offer

• £95-£100 per day (PAYE)
• Full-time, long-term and short-term work available
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Access to free CPD and training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Be patient, reliable and positive
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)

We welcome applicants with SEN experience from education or other relevant sectors, including care, youth work or support roles.

Interested? Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to learn more about this opportunity