SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Bedford area
Start: ASAP – flexible
Full Time – 5 days per week
Long-Term Role – until the end of the academic year
£93 – £100 per day PAYE
8:30am – 3:30pm

A supportive school in Bedford is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills. Team Teach training is highly desirable but not essential.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND and challenging behaviour
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently
• Use effective de-escalation strategies
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers and support staff

Essential Job Requirements:

• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confident with de-escalation techniques
• Calm, resilient, and consistent approach
• Team Teach trained is desirable, not essential

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly PAYE pay – no hidden fees
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

Immediate starts available – apply today!

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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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