Teaching Assistant

Academics; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trial day available

CPD opportunities

Trauma-informed environment

Job summary

Academics in Bedford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs in a specialist SEN setting. The role is temp to perm, starting in September, with a practical trial day available to experience the school environment.

You will work with pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours, joining a multi-disciplinary team in a trauma-informed, supportive school. Training and progression routes are offered to develop into therapeutic or senior roles.

Qualifications

• Supports pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Experience in SEMH, autism, and trauma-informed settings is advantageous.
• Willingness to participate in a trial day and progressive specialised pathways.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Adapt learning to individual needs.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality support.
• Opportunity to grow skills within Bedford and progress into senior roles.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Residential childcare experience

SEMH

Autism

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs ( Bedford)

Location: Bedford

Type: Temp to Perm

Start: September

Trial Day Available

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Bedford , supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in residential childcare, SEMH, autism, and therapeutic or trauma-informed settings. The school is based in Bedford, offering a warm and supportive environment committed to trauma-informed practice.

The Role - Teaching Assistant (Bedford)

You will be supporting children with a range of complex needs within a specialist classroom. Responsibilities include:

• Building strong, trusting relationships


• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management


• Adapting learning to individual needs


• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality support


• This Teaching Assistant position is an ideal role for those looking to grow their skills within Bedford and progress into long-term specialist pathways.

What the School Offers:

• Trauma-informed practice across the school


• Extensive training and CPD


• Clear progression routes into:
  
  
  
  • Therapeutic roles
  
  
  • Senior Teaching Assistant
  
  
  • Cover Supervisor
  
  
  • Teaching roles
  
  
  
  


• A supportive, collaborative teamTrial Day Available

A practical trial day can be arranged so you can experience the school environment and ensure the Teaching Assistant role in Bedford is right for you.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy