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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
This Isn't Just a Role. It's a Life-Changing Opportunity.
Location: Bedford | Start Date: September 2025 | Role Type: Full-time
If you've worked in care, supported individuals with complex needs, or have experience with PMLD - this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in education.
At Tradewind Recruitment, we work closely with SEND schools across Bedford to connect experienced, compassionate people with pupils who need specialist support. Right now, several schools are looking for full-time Teaching Assistants to support children with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) from September 2025.
This isn't a typical classroom role.
It's about dignity, care, patience, and connection - helping young people thrive in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting pupils with complex medical and learning needs in a specialist school setting
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver highly personalised care and learning
Assisting with personal care, feeding, and use of specialist equipment
Building trust and communication with non-verbal or minimally verbal learners
Making a difference through consistency, empathy, and professional care
Who You Are
Someone with experience in care work, SEND education, or support work with individuals with disabilities
Familiar with the needs of pupils with PMLD, sensory impairments, and physical challenges
Comfortable with personal care responsibilities and working in a team
Patient, calm, emotionally resilient, and reliable
Ready to bring care and purpose into every day
What You'll Get from Us
Full-time paid experience in specialist education
Free CPD to build knowledge around PMLD, moving & handling, communication aids, and more
Supportive guidance from a consultant who works closely with Bedford SEND schools
Honest opportunities matched to your background and values
If you're based in or near Bedford, and want to make a real difference for young people with complex needs - we'd love to hear from you.
We value care. We support growth.
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