Psychology Graduate

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading primary school in Waltham Forest as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Support students with special educational needs in an inclusive environment, gain invaluable experience, and have the opportunity to progress into teacher training or educational psychology. This long-term position offers competitive daily rates and is perfect for passionate psychology graduates.

Qualifications

• 1st Class Psychology Graduate from a Top UK University.
• Genuine passion for SEN and inclusive education.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and emotional support to students with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment to support student progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

1st Class Psychology Graduate

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest – September 2025

Are you a 1st Class Psychology Graduate looking to gain experience in a school setting? Join an Innovative Primary School in Waltham Forest as a SEND Teaching Assistant and support students with Special Educational Needs.

Why Apply for This SEND Teaching Assistant Role?

• Gain invaluable experience working 1:1 and in Small Groups with students who have Additional Learning Needs.
• Be part of a School that specialises in Creative, Media, and Digital Education, preparing students for careers in the Industry.
• Work closely with experienced SEN Professionals and Teaching Staff to develop key skills.
• Opportunity to progress into Teacher Training, Educational Psychology, or Therapy Roles.
• Competitive daily rate and a Long-Term Position for the entire Academic Year.

SEND Teaching Assistant – Role & Responsibilities

• Provide Academic and Emotional Support to students with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
• Help create a Positive and Inclusive Learning Environment to support Student Progress.
• Assist Teachers with lesson preparation, adapting materials for students with Special Educational Needs.
• Work closely with the SENCO and External Specialists to implement Tailored Support Plans.
• Monitor Student Development and provide Feedback to Teachers and Parents.

SEND Teaching Assistant – Person Specification

• A 1st Class Psychology Graduate from a Top UK University.
• A Genuine Passion for SEN and Inclusive Education.
• Previous experience working with Children or Young People is desirable.
• Strong communication, patience, and resilience.

If you are a 1st Class Psychology Graduate eager to gain SEND Experience in a Supportive Primary School in Waltham Forest, apply now to become a SEND Teaching Assistant!

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s Leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping Educators of All Levels secure Long-Term and Permanent Roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Waltham Forest. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Waltham Forest