SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking passionate individuals for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford, starting September 2025. This full-time role focuses on supporting children with special educational needs and offers invaluable paid experience along with training to enhance your skills in education.

Benefits

Free CPD and hands-on SEN training

Personal guidance from a local consultant

Clear routes into teaching or SEND support

Qualifications

• Graduate in any subject, eager to work in education.
• Experience with young people preferred, but not necessary.
• Willingness to learn and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in various settings.
• Help students build focus, confidence, and communication skills.
• Be a steady, caring presence in their daily learning.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Kindness

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Kickstart Your Career. Change a Life.

SEN Teaching Assistant Bedford Start: September 2025 Full-time

You're not just after a job. You want to make a difference. So do we.

At Tradewind Recruitment, we connect passionate people with schools that need them - and right now, SEN Teaching Assistants are in high demand across Bedford. If you're ready to start something real, this is your moment.

Our partner schools are looking for ambitious, motivated and passionate educators who want to make a real difference on a day to day basis.

For the strongest candidates, this will lead to full-time employment with the school.

What You'll Do:

• Support children with special educational needs - 1:1 and in small groups

• Help them build focus, confidence, and communication skills

• Be a steady, caring presence every single day

• Learn how great SEN teaching works - from the ground up

Who You Are:

• A graduate in any subject, hungry to work in education

• Calm under pressure, kind at heart

• Experienced with young people - or ready to jump in

• Flexible, positive, and willing to learn

• No formal SEN qualifications? No problem - we'll train you

What You'll Get:

• Full-time paid experience that actually means something

• Free CPD and hands-on SEN training

• Clear routes into teaching, therapy, or SEND support

• Personal guidance from a Bedford-based consultant who gets you

• Real opportunities - not one-size-fits-all offers

If you're local to Bedford and ready to get started in a role that matters - we want to hear from you.

This isn't just a start. It's the right one.

Apply now - and let's make it happen.