SEND Teaching Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Guardian Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Cambridge is seeking a recent graduate for a SEND Teaching Assistant role starting September 2026. You will support pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH, delivering 1:1 and small group assistance in both mainstream and specialist classrooms.

Trial days begin on September 10th, with opportunities to progress in education, psychology or related fields. The role offers hands-on school experience within a supportive setting and strong collaboration with SEND professionals, including

Qualifications

• Recent graduate seeking classroom experience in education.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care or voluntary work is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in mainstream and specialist classrooms.
• Work with SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists and Speech & Language Therapists.
• Support pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

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.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Cambridge | INDCAM