SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Behaviour Needs
Dunbar Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Bedford to recruit a committed and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting pupils with complex behavioural, social, emotional and communication needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where staff work together to help every pupil achieve their full potential.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex behavioural needs.
- Build positive relationships that promote engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage learning and personal development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to support individual pupil progress.
- Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Is calm, patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Experience within education, residential care, youth work, support work or similar settings is highly desirable.
Why Apply?
- Permanent position from September 2026.
- Join a supportive and experienced staff team.
- Excellent opportunities for training and professional development.
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
- Work within a specialist setting where relationships and pupil outcomes are at the heart of everything.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding permanent role where you can positively impact the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Jakk Pursey at Dunbar Education for a confidential discussion.
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Pay: £16,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
