SEN Teaching Assistant

ACADEMICS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rewarding career as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford, helping children with diverse needs in an supportive and nurturing environment. This position offers both graduates and experienced professionals a chance to contribute meaningfully while gaining valuable experience and access to extensive CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Access to over 200 CPD-accredited training courses

Supportive collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Enhanced DBS preferred or willingness to apply.
• Local to Bedford or capable of reliable commuting.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs and behaviours.
• Work alongside therapists and SEN professionals.
• Participate in team-oriented school community.

Skills

Caring mindset

Proactive mindset

Confidence working with children

Team player

Education

Level 2 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Absolutely! Here's the revised version with Huntingdon replaced by Bedford throughout:

Step into a Rewarding Career in SEN Education - Bedford | September Start

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Sector: Education and Training

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | Term-Time

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent Psychology, Education or Childhood Studies graduate looking to take your first steps into teaching, clinical psychology or youth support?

Or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a new, rewarding challenge this academic year?

We are working with a group of exceptional SEN schools in Bedford dedicated to supporting children with a wide range of needs, including autism, medical needs, physical disabilities, and social-emotional difficulties. These roles offer both graduates and experienced support staff the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and develop professionally in a nurturing, specialist environment.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is perfect for:

• Graduates aspiring to careers in clinical, educational or counselling psychology, teaching, therapy or youth work
• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking for a positive change in setting
• Individuals with care, childcare or medical support experience who want to transition into education

What you'll gain:

• Valuable experience supporting children with complex needs and behaviours
• Exposure to clinical-style environments, working alongside therapists and SEN professionals
• Opportunities for career development, including access to over 200 CPD-accredited training courses
• A supportive, collaborative team environment from day one

What we're looking for:

• A caring, patient and proactive mindset
• Confidence working with children or young people (professional or personal experience)
• Willingness to learn de-escalation strategies and behaviour support techniques
• A team player ready to contribute positively to the school community

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (on the update service) or willingness to apply
• Level 2 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or similar) preferred
• Ideally based locally to Bedford or able to commute reliably

If you're ready to make a genuine impact this September as a SEN Teaching Assistant in the education and training environment-whether you're starting your journey or seeking a fresh chapter-apply today to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

Send your CV now and take the next step toward a meaningful career in the education and training Sector.