ASD SEND TA needed in January 2026
| Job title: | ASD SEND TA needed in January 2026 |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Bedford |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £90 - £110 per day + depending on experience and qualification |
| Reference: | T4S3ND_B3DS_1765447838 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Charlotte@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Teaching Assistant - ASD & Social Communication NeedsLocation: Bedford
£90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience) | Full-time
Are you passionate about helping young people feel understood, supported, and able to thrive? A warm and inclusive specialist school in Bedford is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports learners aged 4-19 with Profound, Multiple and Complex Learning Needs, as well as those with Autism and Social Communication challenges. This role offers the chance to play a meaningful part in each child's learning journey within a highly nurturing, structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide thoughtful 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with ASD and social communication needs
* Contribute to an inclusive, predictable, and child-centred learning environment
* Support pupils with routines, communication development, and positive social interactions
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider staff to promote each learner's wellbeing and progress
Key Requirements:
* Experience supporting children or young people with ASD or Social Communication needs
* A calm, patient, and proactive approach
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
* A positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to the individual needs of pupils
If you're dedicated to helping children feel safe, confident, and empowered in their learning, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact our recruitment team on 01234 394 781 for more information.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All placements are subject to Child Protection screening, including DBS and employment history checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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