Job title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Acton, Ealing
Job published: 06-06-2025
Job ID: 104947

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Ealing – September 2025 Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in Ealing this September. This school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive – especially those with additional learning needs. The role is based within the school’s dedicated ARP, designed to support children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and other SEND profiles.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:

  • Working in a specialist provision with ongoing training from experienced SEN professionals

  • A full-time, full-academic year placement – ideal for aspiring teachers or therapists

  • A collaborative and supportive staff culture with regular CPD opportunities

  • Hands-on experience supporting pupils with EHCPs and a variety of learning needs

  • The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s development and confidence

Your responsibilities as a SEND Teaching Assistant will include:

  • Supporting children across EYFS and KS1 with a range of SEND including speech and language difficulties, ASD, and developmental delays

  • Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of SENCOs and therapists

  • Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour through established school strategies

  • Adapting classroom resources and activities to meet individual learning needs

  • Monitoring and recording student progress, feeding back to teachers and parents/carers

To be successful as a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will need:

  • A 2:1 or above in a relevant degree such as Psychology, Childhood Studies or Education

  • Experience working with children with additional needs, ideally in a school or childcare setting

  • Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards supporting learning

  • A patient, empathetic and adaptable personality suited to a dynamic SEN environment

This SEND Teaching Assistant role is based in Ealing, offering excellent transport links and a welcoming school community.

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 SEND Teaching Assistant 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 SEND Teaching Assistant role.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Ealing