SEN Teaching Assistant

RIBBONS AND REEVES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RIBBONS AND REEVES is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant in Redbridge starting September 2026. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience within a supportive school setting. You will work close with experienced professionals, supporting children with autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs. Candidates must have relevant experience with children and be available full-time from September. Immediate trial days are available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care or voluntary work is essential.
• Must be patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Full-time commitment from September is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in both mainstream and specialist settings.
• Work closely with experienced SEN professionals including psychologists and therapists.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Patience

Proactivity

Passion for supporting children with additional needs

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Redbridge | September 2026

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on school experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or child psychology?

We are seeking enthusiastic and resilient graduates to join an ‘Outstanding’ school in Redbridge as an SEN Teaching Assistant from September, supporting children with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs. Trial days are taking place ASAP.

About this SEN Teaching Assistant role

• Join a highly supportive and inclusive school in Redbridge with excellent transport links via the Central Line.
• Gain valuable school‑based experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and SEMH.
• Work closely with experienced SEN professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENCOs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in both mainstream and specialist classroom settings.
• Excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, therapy or social care.

We are looking for graduates who

• Have experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care or voluntary work.
• Are patient, proactive and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Want to build long‑term experience within a school environment.
• Can commit full‑time from September and are available to trial immediately.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while gaining invaluable SEN experience within an exceptional school setting.

If you think you would be the perfect fit for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘Apply’ and attach your CV or covering letter. Alternatively for more information don’t hesitate to contact Antonia Saunders at Ribbons and Reeves.