Job Description

Graduate SEND TA | Cambridge | September 2026
Are you an emotionally intelligent graduate with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

A welcoming and reputable secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) from September 2026.

This rewarding Graduate SEND TA role is ideal for someone interested in autism, neurodevelopment, and inclusive education, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a supportive school environment.

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEND within the school’s ARP and mainstream setting
• Work closely with pupils with autism and additional learning needs
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Help students develop confidence, communication, and independence
• Collaborate with experienced SEND professionals and teaching staff

This role offers invaluable hands-on experience for aspiring:

• Educational Psychologists
• Teachers
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• SEND and inclusion professionals

The successful candidate will be compassionate, proactive, and committed to supporting every student to thrive both academically and socially.

If you are looking to gain meaningful experience in education and SEND before progressing into a long-term career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why This is a Great Graduate SEND TA Opportunity

• Be part of a welcoming and inclusive secondary school known for its outstanding SEND provision
• Gain hands-on experience within a well-equipped ARP, working closely with skilled and experienced specialists
• Access high-quality training and ongoing professional development to support your growth

 
Responsibilities | Graduate SEND TA

• Support students with autism and additional needs in 1:1 and small-group settings
• Assist across subjects including Maths, Art, Photography, Psychology and Science
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and pastoral teams to support student wellbeing and confidence
• Build positive relationships that help students thrive socially, emotionally and academically

 
Requirements | Graduate SEND TA

• Psychology graduates with strong Maths, Science or Art knowledge
• Maths, Science or Art graduates with an interest in neurodevelopment and SEND
• Graduates with strong A-Level results in Maths, Science, Art, Photography or Psychology, including an A or A* in at least one of these subjects
• Individuals with a genuine interest in autism, neurodiversity and inclusive education

 
The ideal candidate for this Graduate SEND TA role will be someone who is:

• Emotionally intelligent, patient, and resilient
• Calm, adaptable and nurturing
• Passionate about supporting young people with autism in a mainstream environment

 
If you’re motivated to make a real difference in the lives of students with autism and help them thrive academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Graduate SEND TA role in Cambridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Graduate SEND TA role.