Teaching Assistant in Bedford)

Academics; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Trial Day Available

Extensive training and CPD

Job summary

Academics in Bedford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs in a specialist SEN setting. You will work in a Bedford-based school, assisting with learning activities and ensuring a safe, trauma-informed environment.

This role offers a practical trial day, extensive training opportunities, and clear progression pathways into senior teacher support or specialist roles. Start in September with a warm, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 team

Trial 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.

Interested?

Education and Training- Education and Training- Education and TrainingSalary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.