SEN Teaching Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Needs in Mainstream Setting)

Start date: September

Contract: Full Time, Temp to Perm (permanent contract offered after 12 term time weeks)

Location: Bedford

Pay: £85-£100 per day, depending on experience

An established, growing Secondary School located in Bedford is looking to grow their support staff team for their on-site SEN department with a SEN Teaching Assistant. 

About Us: At Teaching Personnel, we pride ourselves on providing Schools across the UK with exceptional staff who foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, nurturing students' talents and passions. We source and place incredible staff into our incredible partner schools so that students can thrive academically and personally, guided by dedicated educators who are committed to their success.

This is a mainstream Secondary School located in Bedford, easily commutable from Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. A SEN Teaching Assistant here could expect to support a range of students with additional learning needs or disabilities. Types of needs include, Autism, ADHD, LD, EBD, SEMH, Physical Disabilities etc

We are looking for innovative, passionate and committed individual to join their fantastic dedicated team. This is a superb opportunity to help shape the future of the school and the confident, independent and forward-thinking pupils who we inspire each day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the lead teacher in preparing and delivering engaging lesson plans that cater to individual student needs.
  • Support students in their learning journey by providing one-on-one attention and guidance.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and encouraged.
  • Assist with classroom management and behaviour support, ensuring a focused and respectful learning environment.
  • Contribute to planning and organizing classroom activities, educational outings, and school events.
  • Provide feedback and updates to teachers and parents on student progress and achievements.

Ideal applicant

  • Previous experience in a Pastoral related or SEN Teaching Assistant role
  • Ideally previously worked in a Primary or Secondary school before for at least 1 year
  • An individual with good knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • Be passionate about helping students to succeed in education
  • Have a calming presence and be able to engage well with the pupils (Year 7 to Year 11)
  • You will be dedicated to ensure that all children achieve their very best
  • Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of the school

We look forward to your application. 

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