SEND Teaching Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Guardian Jobs; Bromley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Bromley, starting September 2026. You will support pupils who require additional help with communication, learning, behaviour and social development.

You will work closely with class teachers and the inclusion team to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils access the curriculum and build independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patience, resilience and empathy.
• Genuine interest in SEND.
• Confident communication with pupils and staff.
• Committed 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

1:1 support

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Behaviour management

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.

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' role, in Bromley. 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 | Bromley | September | INDSUP