Psychology Graduate

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruiter seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant for an innovative primary school in Waltham Forest. This role focuses on providing tailored support to students with special educational needs, including Autism and ADHD, while working closely with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will hold a 1st Class Psychology Degree and possess a passion for inclusive education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Long-term position for the entire academic year

Opportunity to progress into teacher training or therapy roles

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and emotional support to students with SEND.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and adapting materials.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

1st Class Psychology Degree

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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