Teaching Assistant - SEMH Special School (Bedford)

📍 Location: Bedford
📅 Start Date: Immediate
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
⏳ Hours: Full-time
💰 Salary: £20,639.00 - £23,908.00 Annually (Actual)

About the Role

Are you patient, consistent, and passionate about supporting young people? Do you thrive in a role where you can work independently, take initiative, and build meaningful relationships with children, staff, and parents?

A specialist SEMH school in Bedford is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. Experience in supporting children with SEMH needs and/or ASD is beneficial but not essential. More importantly, we're looking for individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students.

About Us

We are an independent SEMH special school providing education for young people aged 8-18. Our unique provision supports both day pupils and those who have been disengaged from education for significant periods. We aim to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive.

We also prioritise staff well-being and work/life balance, offering a supportive and welcoming atmosphere that differs from larger schools.

Why Join Us?

✅ A supportive, inclusive working environment
✅ Competitive salary
✅ Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing development
✅ Fantastic career development opportunities - we promoted over 50 colleagues last year!
✅ Access to a wide range of benefits, including our internal rewards app, high street discounts, and pension scheme
✅ Staff recognition awards
✅ A £500 bonus through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
✅ Access to a holiday home in the Peak District - free to use!
✅ A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom!

If you're ready to be part of a team that values both its students and staff, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today and help make a difference