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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.

Apply now to find the right school for your skills and heart