Jobs, fresher vacancy - Teaching Assistant • Bedfordshire

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Bedfordshire

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Luton Salary: £80–£98 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience working with young people or transferable skills from another sector? If so, we’d love to hear from you! About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and supportive school in Luton. In this role, you’ll work closely with children who have a range of additional needs, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom. Key Responsibilities Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SENAssist pupils during lessons, breaks, and lunchtimesSupport the class teacher with daily classroom activitiesHelp maintain a safe, organised, and engaging learning environmentFoster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all pupils What We’re Looking ForYou do not need previous school experience to apply — we welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds who have a genuine passion for helping children.Ideally, you will: Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential)Be patient, dependable, and committed to the roleDemonstrate initiative and a proactive mindset (essential)Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update ServiceHave permanent UK residency (essential) What We Offer Sociable working hours — no evenings or weekendsA meaningful, rewarding role where you’ll make a genuine differenceA warm and supportive school communityCollaborative team environmentAccess to a pension schemeOngoing training and professional development opportunities Safer RecruitmentAll applicants must be prepared to complete standard vetting checks, including: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can help you apply if needed)Two recent professional references (covering the last 24 months)Overseas Police Check (if you have lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the past 5 years) If you’re enthusiastic about helping young people thrive, we encourage you to apply. Please attach your CV. Only applicants with permanent UK residency can be considered.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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.