Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) opened our newly built, state-of-the-art facility - Rivertree Free School, in February 2025. Rivertree joined the other schools in our trust providing education to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Our Academies, supported by the Trust, provide an environment which is welcoming, nurturing, calm, safe and purposeful. BILTT’s vision is to continue to develop a high performing SEND Multi Academy Trust that delivers the very best educational experiences for pupils regardless of their starting points.

As the school grows, we are looking to recruit to our team of  learning support assistants to aid us in the provision of education to our current pupils and those that will be joining us.

Hours are 8.30am -3.40pm, Monday to Friday.  There may be the opportunity for various hours/working patterns dependent on pupil needs and this can be discussed at interview stage..

We are looking for people who are passionate about working with children with special educational needs and can work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and best practice to improve pupil outcomes. 

Successful applicants will provide high-quality support to Rivertree pupils with autism, profound, medical and severe learning difficulties who have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will work closely with class teachers and  other colleagues to ensure pupils can access the curriculum, engage in learning activities, and develop essential skills in a safe and supportive environment. 

Completion of Secondary School to CSE/GCSE standard is essential along with previous experience of working with children and/or young people.

If you feel you have the experience and personal qualities we are looking for and would like to be part of helping us to provide  outstanding, specialist education by joining our wonderful team  already working  at our fabulous new school, then we would welcome an application from you via mynewterm. 

Should you have any questions regarding the role or wish to discuss it further, please email rfs.hr@biltt.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on 2nd December 2025

Interview date:  Thursday 11th December 2025

Start Date:  ASAP

BILTT is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.  The post is subject to satisfactory references, social media checks, enhanced DBS, probationary period & health clearance.

 It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).