SEND Teaching Assistant

RIBBONS AND REEVES; Bromley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

RIBBONS AND REEVES in Bromley is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting from September 2026. You will work closely with teachers and inclusion staff to deliver targeted interventions, helping pupils access the curriculum and build independence.

Applicants should have experience with children, demonstrate patience and empathy, and show a genuine interest in SEND.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patience, resilience and empathy are essential.
• Genuine interest in SEND.
• Confident communication with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to helping children become increasingly independent.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Delivering structured interventions
• Supporting communication and social development
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and remain engaged in learning
• Adapting activities alongside class teachers
• Recording progress and contributing to pupil support plans

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Empathy

Interest in SEND

Communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Bromley | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting younger pupils with additional needs and looking for hands‑on experience within a primary school? This SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bromley offers the chance to work closely with pupils who require additional support with communication, learning, behaviour and social development.

Rather than simply providing classroom assistance, the successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers and the school's inclusion team to deliver targeted support. You'll help pupils access the curriculum while developing their independence, confidence and ability to engage positively with school life.

The role would suit graduates considering careers in SEND teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy.

Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting SEND pupils within a mainstream primary environment
• Opportunities to deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Training around Autism, ADHD and communication needs
• Experience implementing individual support strategies and EHCP targets
• Regular guidance from experienced class teachers and inclusion staff
• Exposure to phonics, literacy and numeracy intervention
• Strong preparation for careers within SEND, Psychology or Teaching

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Delivering structured interventions
• Supporting communication and social development
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and remain engaged in learning
• Adapting activities alongside class teachers
• Recording progress and contributing to pupil support plans

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and empathy
• Have a genuine interest in SEND
• Communicate confidently with pupils and staff
• Be committed to helping children become increasingly independent

If you are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant role where you can develop genuine primary SEND experience and make a visible difference to pupils, this is an excellent Bromley opportunity from September 2026.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Bromley | September | INDSUP