Learning Support Assistant

 Are you a recent graduate looking to take the next step in your career as a Learning Support Assistant?

 A committed and student focused School in Waltham Forest is seeking a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team, supporting students with SEN and SMEH needs.

Learning Support Assistant – The Role

As a learning Support Assistant you will:

• Support students with their learning and help foster independence
• Deliver intervention sessions to key students

• Engage, motivate and build positive relationships with students who may present challenging behaviour

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will:

• Obtained a Psychology degree from a top UK University
• Ability to support learning in 1:1 and small-group settings, including literacy and numeracy work
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Learning Support Assistant – Why this School

• A clear pathway for a Learning Support Assistant to develop their skills and progress professionally
• The chance to work alongside SEN professionals and educational psychologists
• Gain experience working within a classroom setting

This is the perfect opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant looking to gain the valuable first-hand experience needed to pursue a future career as an Educational Psychologist.

 If you are a Learning Support Assistant looking to take the next step towards a career in teaching, 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 Learning Support Assistant Role in Waltham Forest. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Learning Support Assistant role.

Learning Support Assistant | Waltham Forest

Science Teacher | Havering | Short-Term Contract

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for a short-term opportunity in Havering? Would you like to join a supportive secondary school and make a positive impact on students' learning and progress?

A successful Church of England secondary school in Havering is seeking a committed Science Teacher to join their team on a short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT looking to gain further experience within a supportive school environment.

Why choose this Science Teacher role?

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Short-term contract within a supportive secondary school.
• Teach Science across the secondary age range.
• Work within a collaborative and well-established Science department.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' progress.
• Supportive environment for experienced teachers and ECTs.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your teaching experience.

The school is looking for a Science Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or is an ECT.
• Has strong subject knowledge across Science.
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and academic achievement.
• Is passionate about inspiring young people through Science.
• Works effectively as part of a wider department.
• Is adaptable, resilient and committed to student progress.

As a Science Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress and create a positive learning environment. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and contribute to maintaining high standards across the school.

This Science Teacher role would suit an experienced teacher or ECT seeking a short-term opportunity within a supportive secondary 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 Science Teacher role in Havering. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Science Teacher role.

Science Teacher | Havering | Short-Term Contract

Mathematics Graduate

 Are you a Mathematics Graduate from a top UK University seeking your next step towards a career in teaching?

 An ‘Exceptional’ Secondary School in Camden is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Mathematics Graduate to join their student focused team as a Teaching Assistant.

Mathematics Graduate – The Role

• Use your excellent subject knowledge to support students in Mathematics
• Inspire students to engage and participate actively in lessons
• A Mathematics Graduate from a top 10 UK University

• Support Teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons
• A Mathematics Graduate with a strong desire to develop professionally and pursue a career in education.
• Build positive relationships with both Students and Teachers

Mathematics Graduate – Why this School

• A clear pathway for Mathematics Graduates to develop their skills and progress professionally
• Dedicated support and guidance from Teachers and senior leaders
• The chance to work alongside a range of experienced education professionals and expand your knowledge of teaching

This is the perfect opportunity for a Mathematics Graduate looking to gain the valuable first-hand experience needed for all aspiring teachers. Mathematics Graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of experienced education professionals, expanding their knowledge.

 If you are a Mathematics Graduate looking to take the next step towards a career in teaching, 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 Mathematics Graduate opportunity in Camden. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Mathematics Graduate opportunity.

Mathematics Graduate | Camden

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SEND Teaching Assistant | Chelmsford | 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 an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient graduate to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford as a SEND Teaching Assistant from September, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD and SEMH.

About this SEND Teaching Assistant role…
• Gain valuable school-based experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with experienced teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.
• Develop practical experience in behaviour support, communication strategies and personalised learning.
• 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.
• Have strong communication skills and the resilience to manage challenging situations.
• Want to build long-term experience within a primary 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 a supportive Chelmsford primary school.

If you think you would be the perfect fit for this SEND Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘Apply’ and attach your CV. Alternatively, for more information, don’t hesitate to contact Ribbons & Reeves.

Ribbons & Reeves are leading Education Recruiters, specialising in helping graduates and education professionals secure long-term and permanent roles. We look forward to supporting you in your application.

Secondary Cover Supervisor | Dagenham

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for a permanent opportunity in Dagenham? Or are you a graduate with previous school-based experience looking to develop your classroom skills before progressing into teaching?

A successful secondary school in Dagenham is seeking a confident and reliable Secondary Cover Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor or an aspiring teacher looking to gain further hands-on experience in a busy secondary school environment.

Why choose this Secondary Cover Supervisor role?

• Earn £28,448 per year
• Permanent, term-time only plus 10 days
• Work from 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Join a supportive and well-established secondary school
• Develop your classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Opportunity to work across a range of subjects and year groups
• Excellent experience for graduates considering future teacher training

The school is looking for a Secondary Cover Supervisor who:

• Has previous school-based experience, ideally as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar
• Alternatively, is a graduate with a genuine interest in developing a career in education
• Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining high expectations of behaviour
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students engaged in learning
• Is resilient, organised and adaptable
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher, deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning. You will work across different subjects and year groups, providing valuable support to the wider teaching team.

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 Secondary Cover Supervisor in Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Secondary Cover Supervisor role

Secondary Cover Supervisor | Dagenham | Permanent

Drama Teacher –Hillingdon – September 2026

A vibrant, culturally rich secondary school in Hillingdon is seeking an inspiring and committed Drama Teacher to join their thriving Performing Arts faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Drama Teacher role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, celebrated for its creative curriculum, strong community identity, and genuine belief in the transformative power of the performing arts in young people's lives.

About the School

This  Hillingdon school sits at the heart of one of London's most artistically diverse communities, and its Drama provision reflects that energy with ambition and rigour. The department delivers a structured, skills-based curriculum across KS3 and KS4, developing pupils' confidence in devising, scripted performance, and theatrical analysis with equal care. GCSE Drama outcomes are strong, and the school has a well-established reputation for its annual productions, lunchtime performance workshops, and links with local professional theatre companies. Behaviour across the school is managed through consistent, respectful whole-school systems - giving every Drama Teacher the stability to create bold, imaginative learning experiences without compromising on classroom standards.

What the School Offers

• A well-equipped Drama studio with access to professional-standard lighting, sound, and staging resources
• Strong cross-faculty relationships with Music and Art, enabling genuinely integrated arts enrichment across the school
• A school calendar built around performance - productions, showcases, and community events give Drama real visibility and purpose
• Structured CPD with access to arts education networks and opportunities to develop specialist practice over time
• An SLT that actively champions the creative arts and ensures Drama is valued as a core part of the school's academic and cultural identity

The Role

As a Drama Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, technically informed lessons across KS3 and KS4, building pupils' skills in performance, devising, and dramatic analysis progressively through each year group. You will use assessment to track individual development and adapt your schemes of work, accordingly, contribute to productions and wider enrichment activities, and forge strong relationships with pupils who often find their greatest confidence and sense of self within your classroom. Maintaining purposeful, high-energy lessons within the school's behaviour framework will be a key part of your identity as a Drama Teacher in this school.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Drama Teacher position will suit candidates who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or are completing a UK-recognised initial teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a closely related performing arts discipline from a reputable university
• Have meaningful classroom experience within a UK secondary school setting through placements or a substantive teaching post
• Can demonstrate well-structured lesson sequences and evidence of measurable progress in pupils' practical and analytical Drama skills
• Are confident establishing and maintaining high standards within a whole-school behaviour framework
• Are fully entitled to work in the UK - the school cannot provide visa sponsorship

ECT applicants are welcomed provided formal UK teacher training has been completed or is in its final stages.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Drama Teacher position in Hillingdon for more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step.

Drama Teacher | September 2026 | INDTEACH

1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Bishop’s Stortford | ASAP Start

Full-time | Term-time only | Split Role (Class TA + 1:1 Support) | Year 3 | ASAP Start

A welcoming primary school in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a resilient, adaptable and relationship-focused Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a split role across the school day. Half the day will be spent as a general Teaching Assistant in Year 3, supporting the class teacher and pupils with their learning. The second half will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism who presents challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and be confident remaining calm and consistent in complex or unpredictable situations. Experience using de-escalation, clear boundaries and positive behaviour strategies would be highly beneficial.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Year 3 class as a general TA for half the school day
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism
• Implement behaviour, communication and regulation strategies
• Build a trusting relationship based on consistency and clear expectations
• Support emotional regulation, transitions and engagement with learning
• Monitor behaviour and progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teaching team
• Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience supporting challenging behaviour – essential
• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Be patient, resilient and emotionally confident
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Be adaptable and able to work effectively in both classroom and 1:1 settings
• Have a genuine interest in SEND and autism support

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

If you are looking to develop your career in SEND, behaviour support or education, get in touch with Ribbons & Reeves today.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of Essex & London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies, specialising in helping graduates and experienced support staff secure long-term and permanent education roles.

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist |Hounslow| September start

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact?

An inclusive primary school in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated Aspiring Speech and Language to join their team in September. As an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, you will support young learners with communication needs, helping them thrive in their education.

This is the perfect opportunity for a motivated Aspiring Speech and Language Teaching Therapist to grow professionally while making a real difference.

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist | Role Overview:

• Support pupils across EYFS and primary year groups with speech, language, and communication development
• Work alongside teachers and external specialists to deliver targeted interventions
• Help create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Track progress and adapt support to meet individual needs

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist| Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with speech and language needs (in school or clinical settings)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and nurturing approach
• Relevant training or a background in speech and language (desirable but not essential)

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist| Job Details:

• Full-time
• September 2026 – July 2027
• Ongoing training and support offered
• Located in Hounslow with good transport links

If you’re enthusiastic about helping children thrive through improved communication, apply today to become a valued part of this supportive primary school in Hounslow.

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

 Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist | Hounslow | September start

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SLCN Assistant – Islington – Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology, Linguistics, English Language or Education graduate looking to build practical experience before applying for Speech and Language Therapy training?

This SLCN Assistant role in Islington is ideal for an academically strong graduate who wants direct experience supporting pupils with communication, confidence, interaction and access to learning.

SLCN Assistant | Key Details

• £95-110 per day PAYE
• Full-time, term-time only
• Immediate start
• Based in Islington
• Long-term role for the academic year
• Ideal for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists

SLCN Assistant | The Role

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Help pupils build confidence with spoken language, attention and interaction
• Provide support in class, 1:1 and in small intervention groups
• Use communication strategies set by the SENCO, teachers and external specialists
• Support pupils with Autism, language delay, processing needs or EHCP targets
• Encourage independence, engagement and positive relationships in school

SLCN Assistant | Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Linguistics, English Language, Education or a related subject preferred
• Genuine interest in Speech and Language Therapy or SEND
• Clear communication skills and strong spoken English
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Previous experience with children is useful but not essential
• Able to commit for the full academic year

This SLCN Assistant role in Islington is a strong opportunity for a graduate who wants purposeful 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 SLCN Assistant in Islington. 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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