SEND Teaching Assistant

RIBBONS AND REEVES; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

RIBBONS AND REEVES Cambridge are seeking a recent graduate to join as a SEND Teaching Assistant this September to gain hands-on classroom experience.

You will support pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH, work 1:1 and in small groups, and collaborate with Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.

Trial days begin on September 10th. This is a full-time role, ideal for graduates considering careers in education and related fields.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with an interest in teaching, psychology or related fields.
• Experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work or volunteering is advantageous.
• Commit to full-time from September and be available for trial immediately.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in both mainstream and specialist classroom settings.
• Support children with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs in daily activities and lessons.

Skills

Recent graduate

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Cambridge | September 2026

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience before launching a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or child psychology? An 'Outstanding' school in Cambridge is seeking enthusiastic and resilient Graduate SEND Teaching Assistants to start this September. In this rewarding role, you will support children with autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs. Trial days begin on September 10th.

About this SEND Teaching Assistant role

• Join a highly supportive and inclusive school in Cambridge 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 SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.
• 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 SEND experience within an exceptional school setting.

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