SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role in education? Tick Education is currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford to support children with Special Educational Needs in a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bedford, you will play a vital role in helping pupils achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Working closely with teachers and SENCOs, you will provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote pupil engagement.
• Support students with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEN setting.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Valuable experience within local schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.

Tick Education have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Each applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and safeguarding checks. All our positions involve regulated activity with children. When appointing individuals to engage in regulated activity with children, the correct pre-appointment checks are carried out to help identify whether a person may be unsuitable to work with children.