Job title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Epping, UK
Job published: 01-10-2026
Job ID: 124983

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Epping

 

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Epping is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs while developing valuable experience within a supportive primary school.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning, communication, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to implement personalised strategies that help pupils access learning and make positive progress.

This role is particularly well suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, SEND education, educational psychology, or other child-focused professions. A SEND Teaching Assistant will gain first-hand experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs, behaviour management, child development, and inclusive educational practice.

 

Why Join This School?

  • School holidays off and term-time only working

  • Supportive and experienced SEND team

  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • Friendly and inclusive primary school environment

  • Gain valuable experience alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals

  • Opportunity to develop your understanding of SEND and inclusive education

 

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching, care work, or school-based roles would be advantageous.

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 SEND Teaching Assistant in Epping. 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.

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