Kempston
Education
Contract | Full Time
04/09/2025
16/07/2025
06/08/2025
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Build Your Career in Education & Training
Location: Kempston
Start Date: Immediate or Flexible
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term-Time Only
Salary: £460 - £500 per day
Sector: Education and training
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Professional looking to develop your career in the education and training environment?
If you have experience supporting individuals with special educational needs , physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, or medical conditions, as s SEN Teaching Assistant this could be your next fulfilling step. Whether you're seeking a new opportunity closer to Kempston or simply a chance to advance your career, this role offers both purpose and progression.
The Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
We're working with outstanding SEN schools in Kempston that offer tailored, holistic education to students with a wide range of needs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll support children both academically and emotionally-working closely with teachers, therapists, and clinical staff to ensure each pupil thrives.
it's a career pathway for professionals looking to advance in:
* Specialist SEN Teaching and Education
* Behaviour and Pastoral Support Roles
* HLTA or Team Leader positions within SEND settings
* Therapeutic Education, Youth Intervention, or Key Worker roles
* Training as an Assistant Psychologist or pursuing Educational Psychology
You'll also have access to ongoing CPD opportunities, mentoring, and accredited training, giving you the foundation to take on more senior, specialist, or clinical roles over time.
Why Join This School?
* Work close to home in a warm, supportive SEN setting
* Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values your input
* Make a genuine impact in the lives of young people every day
* Access professional development tailored to your career goals
* Enjoy consistency, purpose, and the chance to grow from within
We're Looking For:
* Experience supporting individuals with additional needs (Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, SEMH, etc.)
* A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to learning support
* A team player ready to contribute to a trauma-informed environment
* Ideally, a Level 2 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning
* A genuine interest in building a long-term career in education or therapeutic support
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain)
* Right to work in the UK
* Ability to commute to Kempston
* Commitment to a long-term, term-time role
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you're looking to grow within SEN education and training, move toward a clinical or therapeutic role, or simply find a team where your contribution matters-this opportunity in Kempston is a fantastic next chapter.