Teaching Assistant

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?

Contact Kenan Hariri-Motlagh on or email to apply or find out more.

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

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