SEN Teaching Assistant - Qualified Only

Teaching Personnel; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational staffing service in Bedford is seeking a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant for a part-time role (3 days a week) starting in January. The successful candidate will have a formal SEN qualification and experience supporting pupils with additional needs. Responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions and providing necessary classroom support. Competitive pay and opportunities for further training are offered. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanence.

Benefits

Weekly pay and competitive daily rates

Access to specialist training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term positions

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is required.
• Confidence in delivering targeted support and classroom interventions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions and individual support plans.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCO.
• Ensure pupils are engaged and supported throughout the day.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Delivering interventions

Building relationships

Proactive and enthusiastic

Education

Formal SEN qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Qualified Only

Location: Bedford

Contract: 3 days per week, first 2 weeks of January

Hours: part-time

We are working with a primary school in Bedford seeking a skilled and committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This role is strictly for candidates holding a formal SEN qualification; experience alone will not be accepted. The successful TA will support pupils with a range of additional needs, providing targeted interventions and classroom support to help them thrive.

About the role:

• Part-time SEN TA position (3 days per week for first 2 weeks of January)
• Supporting pupils with additional needs in the classroom
• Delivering targeted interventions and individual support plans
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO
• Ensuring pupils are engaged, safe and supported throughout the school day

The school are looking for someone who:

• Holds a formal SEN qualification (essential)
• Has experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Is confident delivering interventions and supporting classroom learning
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, proactive and enthusiastic

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Access to specialist training and CPD
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

If this sounds like the right fit, get in touch today to secure your place for January.

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.