Teaching Assistants Early Years Experience Bedford

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply and long-term teaching

Competitive pay rates

Supportive school environments

Professional development opportunities

Consultant support from Teaching Tomr؟

Job summary

Teaching Tomorrow is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bedfordshire, including Bedford and surrounding areas. These temporary positions offer flexible daily cover and potential long-term opportunities in a nurturing school environment.

You will work with learning teams to support children's development, observe progress, and maintain safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates have TA experience, a relevant qualification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Holds a relevant qualification.
• Experience in SEND settings or supporting SEND needs.
• Familiar with the UK national curriculum.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to individual needs.
• DBS checks and safeguarding compliance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging activities aligned to learning goals.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns.
• Observe, document progress and share insights with the nursery team.

Skills

TA experience

Relevant qualification

SEND experience

UK curriculum

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

At Teaching Tomorrow, we work with schools across Bedfordshire, supporting them with their Teaching Assistant needs. We are currently working with schools across Bedford and the surrounding areas on a variety of roles from daily cover to potential long term positions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued part of a school community, supporting children's development in a consistent, nurturing environment. These will be temporary assignments.

Benefits:

• Flexible supply and long-term teaching opportunities
• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive and friendly school environments
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Tomorrow

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing engaging and age-appropriate activities to support children's learning and development
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and nursery staff
• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and well-being
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing insights with the nursery team

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant experience
• Relevant qualification
• Experience working in an SEND environment or supporting SEND needs
• Comfortable across the national UK curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students
• Teaching Tomorrow 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. We offer payment through both PAYE and umbrella services. All advertised pay rates include holiday pay.