SEND Teaching Assistant

Vincere; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Epping to support pupils with additional needs and to gain valuable experience in a supportive setting.

The role focuses on helping pupils with learning, communication, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider team to implement personalised strategies and help pupils access learning and make progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is advantageous.
• Willingness to work with pupils with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and support team to implement strategies.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Graduate

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Epping

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Epping is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs while developing valuable experience within a supportive primary school.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning, communication, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to implement personalised strategies that help pupils access learning and make positive progress.

This role is particularly well suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, SEND education, educational psychology, or other child-focused professions. A SEND Teaching Assistant will gain first-hand experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs, behaviour management, child development, and inclusive educational practice.

Why Join This School?

• School holidays off and term-time only working
• Supportive and experienced SEND team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Friendly and inclusive primary school environment
• Gain valuable experience alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals
• Opportunity to develop your understanding of SEND and inclusive education

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching, care work, or school-based roles would be advantageous.

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 in Epping. 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.

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