SEND Teaching Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Ealing for September 2026, to support pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH in both mainstream and specialist classrooms.

This graduate role offers hands-on school experience for those considering education, psychology, therapy or social care, with trial days arranged ASAP. You will work 1:1 and in small groups alongside SEND professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a desire to work with children.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work or volunteering.
• Strong empathy, resilience and willingness to learn in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH.
• Collaborate with SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and SENDCOs.
• Support pupils in mainstream and specialist classrooms and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Proactive

Communication

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

SENDTeaching Assistant | Ealing | 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 Ealing as a SEND Teaching Assistant from September, supporting children with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs. 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 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.

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level's secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant in Ealing. 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.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Ealing | INDTEACH