Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant: Autism & ADHD Support

Ribbons & Reeves; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge’s leading Education Recruiters, seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026. This role supports pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH within mainstream and specialist settings.

Join a highly supportive school environment, gain hands-on classroom experience, work 1:1 and in small groups, and collaborate with Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs on this rewarding, full-time position.

Qualifications

• This role is for a graduate seeking hands-on SEND experience in a Cambridge school.
• Candidates should have experience tutoring, mentoring, youth work or similar with children or young people.
• Patience, proactivity and a passion for supporting children with additional needs are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in mainstream and specialist classrooms.
• Collaborate with SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.
• Be available for full-time work from September and participate in trial days if required.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patience

Long-term commitment

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge’s leading Education Recruiters, seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026. This role supports pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH within mainstream and specialist settings.

Join a highly supportive school environment, gain hands-on classroom experience, work 1:1 and in small groups, and collaborate with Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs on this rewarding, full-time position.