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Teaching Assistant - ASD & Social Communication Needs

Location:

Bedford

Pay: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience) | Full-time

A warm and inclusive specialist school in Bedford is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports learners aged 4‑19 with profound, multiple and complex learning needs, as well as those with autism and social communication challenges. This role offers the chance to play a meaningful part in each child’s learning journey within a highly nurturing, structured environment.

• Provide thoughtful 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with ASD and social communication needs
• Contribute to an inclusive, predictable, and child‑centred learning environment
• Support pupils with routines, communication development, and positive social interactions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider staff to promote each learner’s wellbeing and progress

• Experience supporting children or young people with ASD or social communication needs
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• A positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to the individual needs of pupils

If you’re dedicated to helping children feel safe, confident, and empowered in their learning, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All placements are subject to child protection screening, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, DBS checks, and employment history checks. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject to appropriate child protection screening and checks with former employers.