SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – No School Experience Required!

Location:

Luton & surrounding areas (Bedford)

Hours:

Approx. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday) | No Weekends! Salary:
Competitive Daily Rates

Are you looking for a rewarding career change?

You don’t need prior school experience to make a difference. We are looking for individuals with a passion for supporting children and the commitment to help them succeed.

We highly value transferable skills from sectors such as:

• Care & Support Work (Residential, Nursing, or Community)
• Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Fire)
• Military & Security
• Sports Coaching & Youth Work

The Role:

Our partnership schools in the Luton and Bedford area are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will work in a supportive environment, helping children either 1:1 or in small groups.

Your day‑to‑day will involve:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support.
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and implementing Education Plans.
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Collaborating with teachers and therapists to track student progress.
• Being a consistent source of motivation and encouragement.

What We Are Looking For:

• Passion & Drive: A genuine desire to work with children is a must.
• Initiative:
  Someone who is ready to dive in and get involved.
• Reliability:
  Commitment to the school’s sociable, no‑weekend hours.
• DBS: A valid DBS on the Update Service (or the willingness to apply for one).
• Background:
  Experience in SEN is a bonus, but not essential!

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Temp‑to‑Perm:
  Opportunities to transition into a permanent role.
• Competitive Pay:
  Weekly pay with additional benefits.
• Professional Growth:
  Access to training and ongoing CPD.
• 24/7 Support: A dedicated consultant available whenever you need them.

Eligibility Requirements:
Please note that you must be a UK resident. If you have lived in the UK for less than five years, you will be required to provide a valid police clearance check from your previous country of residence.

How to Apply:

Apply now through our website or email your application to katarzyna today!

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 12.07% 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.
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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. Full assistance provided.
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