Haddon Project Teaching Assistant and Student Coach: Therapeutic and Alternative Education through Animals and Nature at RISE Space - Bedford

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RSB/35750

Location

49, Mill Street, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£18,000.00 - £26,000.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary is pro rata, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Term time only, 39 weeks + 5 training days. Potential for over time supporting with holiday clubs if desired.

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 29th Jul, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

“RISE SPACE is Revolutionising SEND Education for aspirational learning, personal empowerment and confidence to shatter glass ceilings, reaching new levels of achievement with young people aged 14-25 years old. RISE prioritises understanding the whole person and uses this to inform the curriculum, programmes of support and to build a solid platform for future pathways.”

RISE improves outcomes by adopting a whole-person, holistic approach. We inform bespoke curricula, develop tailored programmes of support, and build stable foundations for future pathways. Our initiatives are adapted and modified to meet individual needs and outcomes while nurturing the character, confidence, aspiration, and independence of the young people we support.

We motivate self-development, fortify work-based and social links, and promote productivity, happiness, balance, well-being, and opportunity. With thriving provisions in Bedford and Aylesbury and a rapidly growing National Online Curriculum, we have the knowledge and expertise to help young people return to education and find fulfilment and purpose.

At RISE, we do things differently. Our flexible and intuitive, person-led approach to SEND support sets us apart. We’ve built an extraordinary, dynamic, collegiate, and supportive team across our network. As a rapidly growing organisation, we support every member of our team to grow with us, carefully nurturing personal and professional development through regular reviews and training, with plentiful opportunities for future career progression.

If you:

are a team player;
have initiative and can work independently
Strong skills and experiences working with Animals and horses
have previous SEND experience
can work flexibly and intuitively;
want to be part of our extraordinary organisation;
and light up at the prospect of improving the lives and wellness of young people with SEND in a sustainable and meaningful way,

We’d love to hear from you!

While not essential, we particularly welcome applications from individuals experienced in delivering Changing Lives Through Horses or those who are Haddon-trained.

Experience with Changing Lives Through Horses or Haddon qualifications is welcome but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young people while becoming a valued part of RISE SPACE’s dynamic and innovative team.

We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

RISE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.