SEND Teaching Assistants

Are you a caring Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with special educational needs? A welcoming primary school in Bedford is looking for SEND TAs to join their team and make a real difference.

SEND Teaching Assistant

Bedford
Start: April 2026
Full Time / Part Time
£90 - £105 per hour (dependent on experience)
Support pupils with a range of needs, including:

Autism (ASC) – promoting social communication
Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
Your Responsibilities:

Work one-to-one or in small groups to support learning
Assist with IEPs and personalised learning plans
Support social, communication, and independence skills
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists
Essential Job Requirements:

Experience supporting SEND pupils
Knowledge of SEND strategies
Patient, adaptable, and proactive
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why join Teaching Personnel:

Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff
Apply today to start supporting children with SEND in Bedford from April!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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