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Aspiring Teachers - Launch Your Career in Bedfordshire with Tradewind

Location: Bedfordshire (Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Biggleswade, and surrounding areas)
Opportunities: Full-time and part-time school-based roles | Term-time only
Ideal for: Graduates, career changers, and those considering teacher training

Are you considering a career in teaching? Want to gain valuable experience in the classroom before committing to teacher training? Tradewind is offering fantastic opportunities for aspiring teachers across Bedfordshire to work in local schools, develop key skills, and build a strong foundation for a future in education.

You may be working on a 1-1 basis with children with SEND or supporting classes more generally. Once you feel confident in this, our partner schools may give you the responsibility to lead full class sessions.

What's available:

Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor roles in primary and secondary schools

Experience across EYFS, KS1, KS2 or KS3-KS4

1:1 and group support roles, including SEN

Long-term and flexible daily placements available

Ongoing CPD including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management

Why start with Tradewind?

Build practical classroom experience while getting paid

Explore different school settings before applying for teacher training

Access guidance and advice from experienced consultants

Many of our candidates go on to secure salaried teacher training placements

Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone with a passion for education, this is your chance to take the first step into a rewarding teaching career - with support every step of the way.

Apply now to kick-start your teaching journey with Tradewind in Bedfordshire