Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant (Reception) Location: Bedford Position: Full-Time, Permanent Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team in Bedford, working specifically with a Reception student. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one support to a Reception student with special educational needs, fostering their learning and development. Assist in implementing personalised learning plans and adapting activities to meet individual needs. Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and engagement. Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals to monitor progress and share feedback. Support the student during lessons, playtime, and other school activities. Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs (preferred). A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting students. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, are advantageous. What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming school environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s educational journey. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we’d love to hear from you Application Process: To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability 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.