Speech and Language Assistant – Brent – Immediate Start

Are you a Speech and Language Assistant looking to gain hands-on school-based experience in Brent before pursuing Speech and Language Therapy, Teaching, Psychology or SEN?

This Speech and Language Assistant role is ideal for a graduate who wants practical experience supporting pupils with communication, interaction, language and social development needs.

Speech and Language Assistant | Key Details

• £95-110 per day PAYE
• Full-time, term-time only role
• Immediate start available
• Based in Brent
• Long-term role for the full academic year
• Excellent experience for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals

Speech and Language Assistant | The Role

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Provide 1:1, small-group and in-class support
• Help pupils develop vocabulary, confidence, attention, listening and social interaction
• Support pupils with Autism, speech delay, Developmental Language Disorder or EHCP targets
• Follow communication strategies and intervention plans
• Help pupils access learning, routines and peer interaction throughout the school day
• Record progress and share updates with teaching and SEN staff

Speech and Language Assistant | Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Linguistics, English Language, Education or a related subject preferred
• Strong interest in Speech and Language Therapy, SEND or child development
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Clear communication skills and strong spoken English
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• Reliable, professional and able to commit for the full academic year

This Speech and Language Assistant role in Brent is a strong opportunity for someone who wants meaningful school-based experience before further study, therapy training or a long-term career supporting children with additional needs.

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 Speech and Language Assistant in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.

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Learning Support Assistant | Harlow | ASAP Start

Full-time | Term-time only | Split Role (Class TA + 1:1 Support) | ASAP Start

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Harlow is seeking a versatile, adaptable and relationship‑focused Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This long-term role is ideal for graduates or experienced support staff looking to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with autism and complex behavioural needs.

This position is split across the school day: half spent as a general Teaching Assistant within Year 3, and half providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with autism who presents significantly challenging behaviour. The school is committed to providing consistent, structured and nurturing support to help the pupil access learning and regulate throughout the day.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external specialists, gaining valuable experience in behaviour support, autism strategies and personalised intervention approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Provide adaptable classroom support within Year 3 during the morning session

• Deliver consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with autism and challenging behaviour each afternoon

• Implement behaviour, communication and regulation strategies recommended by SENCO and external professionals

• Build a strong, trusting relationship to promote emotional safety and engagement

• Support learning through structure, routine and clear expectations

• Use calm communication, de-escalation and consistent boundaries

• Monitor behaviour patterns and progress and share feedback with staff

• Contribute to wider SEND provision across the school

What the school offers

• Direct experience supporting a pupil with autism and complex behavioural needs

• Close collaboration with SENCO and external specialists

• Training in behaviour support, autism strategies and communication approaches

• A supportive, experienced staff team with strong SEND practice

• Structured routines and clear behaviour systems

• Excellent preparation for careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Behaviour Support or SEND

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a 1st Class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, SEND, Social Sciences or a related field (desirable)

• Have previous experience working with children or young people - a must

• Show a genuine interest in supporting pupils with autism and behavioural needs

• Demonstrate excellent communication, patience and emotional resilience

• Be adaptable, versatile and confident in dynamic situations

• Be able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who require consistency

• Work effectively as part of a wider teaching and specialist support team

Additional information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of Essex & London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping graduates and support staff secure long-term and permanent education roles. If you are looking to gain valuable experience as a Learning Support Assistant in Harlow, get in touch with Ribbons & Reeves today to discuss your next career step.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Bexley

Have you graduated from a top 10 UK University and are you looking to take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

If so, an ‘Exceptional’ school in Bexley is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join its exceptional SENCo team.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Role and Requirements

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support, assisting students in achieving their academic goals
• Reinforcing targets throughout the school day
• Encouraging students’ independence, confidence, and social development
• A strong understanding of SEN needs
• Working with students with low to severe educational needs#
• Degree for a top UK University is preferred

SEN Teaching Assistant – Why This School?

• A clear pathway for SEN Teaching Assistants to develop their skills and grow professionally
• A mainstream school with its own specialist resource provision, catering to 50 students
• The chance to work closely with teachers and the SENCo
• Fantastic facilities, including new classrooms within the special needs provision

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable first-hand experience working with students and SEN professionals. It will allow you to gain an insight into different aspects of SEND provision while developing a deeper understanding of how to support students with a range of additional needs.

If you are looking to take that next step towards a career in teaching and this SEN Teaching Assistant role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

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 SEN Teaching Assistant role in Bexley. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEN Teaching Assistant role.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Bexley

Behaviour & Safeguarding Administrator – Greenwich

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a role within a busy secondary school where you can play a key role in supporting safeguarding, behaviour and attendance?

A well-established secondary school in Greenwich, based in Maze Hill, is seeking a reliable and organised Behaviour & Safeguarding Administrator to join their team on for the entirety of the academic year. Based in the Reflection Room, you will provide essential administrative support across safeguarding, behaviour and attendance, ensuring key records and processes are maintained accurately.

About the Behaviour & Safeguarding Administrator role:

• Log and file safeguarding records, including Year 6 files, and follow up missing documentation
• Support the transfer of Year 11 and Year 13 files to new provisions
• Maintain trackers for vulnerable children, including CP, CIN and agency referrals
• Monitor MyConcern and escalate overdue concerns to the DSL
• Coordinate meetings, ensuring they are diarised and attended
• Book safeguarding training and maintain attendance records
• Support Alternative Provision compliance and behaviour trackers
• Manage detention administration and email correspondence
• Support uniform, Reflection Room and School-Based Reflections
• Maintain behaviour incident records, First Impressions and Pastoral Scoreboard
• Maintain attendance conversation trackers

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Can manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Has strong communication and follow-up skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Has an Enhanced Child DBS that is in date – essential

Details:

Greenwich, Maze Hill
8:30am–4:30pm
Immediate Start

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in long-term and permanent roles, helping candidates secure their ideal position in schools across London.

Behaviour & Safeguarding Administrator | Greenwich | INDHOT

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Are you an Aspiring Educational Psychologist who has recently graduated from a top 10 UK University and looking to take the next step in your career?

If so, an ‘Exceptional’ school in Ealing is looking for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to join its exceptional SENCo team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to gain valuable, first-hand experience.

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – The Role

• Assisting with the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the school
• Working alongside qualified SEMH professionals, specialist teachers, and Educational Psychologists
• Working with specialist staff, made up of experienced teachers trained to foster both academic and social growth
• Starting immediately as an Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – You Will

• Have a strong understanding of SEN needs
• Have strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Have the ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Why This School?

• A clear pathway for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to develop their skills and grow professionally
• The chance to work closely with teachers and the SENCo
• The opportunity to work at an ‘Exceptional’ school in Ealing

If you are an Aspiring Educational Psychologist and this role sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for in your career, we would love to hear from you!

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 Aspiring Educational Psychologist opportunity 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 Aspiring Educational Psychologist opportunity.

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Have you Graduated from a top 10 UK University and looking to take the next step in your career as SEMH Teaching Assistant?

A student focused School in Redbridge are looking for an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their exceptional team working across KS3 to KS5. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to gain valuable first-hand experience with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – The Role

• Providing pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to students
• Assisting with the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the school
• Supporting students to develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and self-esteem
• SEMH Teaching Assistant providing 1:1 support

SEMH Teaching Assistant – You Will

• A strong understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs
• Strong behaviour management and relationship building kills
• The ability to remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Why This School

• A clear pathway for SEMH Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and grow professionally
• The chance to work closely with Teachers and SENCo
• An ‘Exceptional’ School in Redbridge

If this SEMH Teaching Assistant role sounds like the opportunity you are looking for in your career, we would love to hear from you!

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 SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Redbridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.