Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (A2L TA)

Bedford
Start:
September 2026
Full Time
Academic Year Role (September 2026 – July 2027)
£95 to £105 per day PAYE

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bedford is seeking an Access to Learning Teaching Assistant to join their team for the full academic year. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils who require additional help accessing learning, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.

The school is part of a respected multi-academy trust, providing strong support networks, excellent professional development opportunities, and a collaborative approach to pupil success.

• Support pupils who require additional help accessing the curriculum
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning support sessions
• Work on a 1:1 basis and with small groups of pupils
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support pupil progress
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• Understanding of barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them
• Patient, resilient, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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