SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Bedfordshire, supporting children with diverse learning needs. With roles ranging from day-to-day supply to long-term positions, you will help create an inclusive learning environment tailored to individual student needs. Your compassion and expertise will directly impact the lives of students and their families, making a real difference.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working hours

Access to a supportive team

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs preferred.
• Relevant education qualifications required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND.
• Assisting class teacher with planning and delivering lessons.
• Collaborating with parents and teachers for IEPs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Behaviour Management

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

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Join our dedicated team as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant, across Bedfordshire!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with diverse learning needs? Do you possess patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we want you to join our team as a SEND Teaching Assistant!

At Teaching Tomorrow, a highly experienced educational agency, we believe in providing every child with the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that students with special educational needs and disabilities receive the personalised support they need to succeed. Your compassion, creativity, and commitment will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and their families.

The assignments will be within Bedfordshire, and surrounding villages, and will range from day-to-day supply, part-time and full-time contracts. Such offerings will commence immediately and will be within key stag 2, key stage 3 and key stage 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND, both inside and outside the classroom.
Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of students.
Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Implementing behaviour management strategies and techniques to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
Collaborating with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
Monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to the class teacher to inform ongoing interventions and adjustments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Previous experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities preferred.
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special education (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with diverse learning needs.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs and learning styles of students.
A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

As a Teaching Assistant for Teaching Tomorrow we can offer you:

-Competitive daily rates
-Flexible working hours and locations
-Online Timesheets done for you(!)
-Access to a supportive and dedicated team
-Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions

Teaching Tomorrow Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.