Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs — Bedford

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Bedford, supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role offers a pathway from temporary to permanent placement with opportunities for professional development.

You will work in a trauma-informed, supportive environment, with extensive training and clear progression routes into therapeutic roles and senior support positions. A trial day can be arranged to confirm fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare, SEMH, autism, and trauma-informed settings.
• Supports pupils with complex needs in a specialist SEN environment.
• Trial day available to experience the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Adapt learning to individual needs and abilities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality support.

Skills

Residential childcare

SEMH

Autism

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Academics is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Bedford, supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role offers a pathway from temporary to permanent placement with opportunities for professional development.

You will work in a trauma-informed, supportive environment, with extensive training and clear progression routes into therapeutic roles and senior support positions. A trial day can be arranged to confirm fit.