SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are seeking a motivated SEND Teaching Assistant for a Brentwood primary school from September, to support children with autism, ADHD and SEMH, and to gain hands-on experience ahead of careers in education or psychology.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, working with SEND professionals, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships in a warm, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a 2:1 or First-Class degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring or similar.
• Patient, proactive and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Willing to build long-term experience within a primary school environment.
• Available to work full-time from September with immediate trial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support across the primary school setting.
• Support pupils academically and socially to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Work with experienced SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.

Skills

Patience

Proactive

Passion for SEND

Education

2:1 or First-Class degree in a relevant subject

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Brentwood | 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 an enthusiastic and resilient graduate to join a welcoming Primary School in Brentwood as a SEND Teaching Assistant from September, supporting children with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD and SEMH. Trial days are taking place ASAP.

About this SEND Teaching Assistant role…

• 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 SEND professionals, including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support across the primary school setting.
• Support pupils both academically and socially, helping them to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, therapy or social care.

We are looking for graduates who…

• Have achieved, or are on track to achieve, a 2:1 or First-Class degree in a relevant subject.
• 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 primary 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 SEND experience within a supportive Primary School environment.

Ribbons & Reeves are Essex and 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 position in Brentwood. For other roles like this, check out our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role.