Job title: ADHD Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 14-07-2025
Job ID: 106870

Job Description

ADHD Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a passionate graduate looking to support pupils with ADHD? This ADHD Teaching Assistant role in Barking & Dagenham is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ all-through school. With strong behaviour management strategies in place and easy transport links, the school offers a supportive and structured environment ideal for aspiring psychologists or future educators.

Why become an ADHD Teaching Assistant?

  • £444 per week (term-time only)

  • Work alongside a supportive and experienced SLT

  • Opportunities for CPD and internal career progression

  • Contribute to a well-regarded SEN provision

  • Secure a role with a great pension and long-term potential

What does the ADHD Teaching Assistant role involve?

  • Work 1:1 with students diagnosed with ADHD

  • Assist in developing tailored behaviour and learning strategies

  • Support students’ academic and emotional progress

  • Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and families

  • Adapt curriculum content to ensure accessibility

  • Promote positive behaviour and a structured learning environment

Who should apply for the ADHD Teaching Assistant role?

  • Graduates with a 1:1 or 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK university

  • Individuals confident in supporting children with ADHD and SEND

  • Those with previous child-based experience (preferred)

  • Strong communicators with an ability to liaise with staff and parents

  • Flexible, proactive team players with an interest in Psychology or Education

  • Candidates ready to thrive in a large school setting

If you’re seeking to kick-start a rewarding career and gain hands-on SEN experience, this ADHD Teaching Assistant role in Barking & Dagenham is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and grow professionally.

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