Graduate Teaching Assistant Redbridge Sep 26

Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEMH, SEN & Complex Needs

Location: Redbridge, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)

Launch Your Career in Education This September

Are you a recent graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

TimePlan Education is recruiting passionate, resilient and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to work within primary schools and specialist provisions across Redbridge from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism (ASD)
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
Complex learning difficulties
Physical disabilities and sensory needsYou may support pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small intervention groups, or within the wider classroom, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

We're Looking For Graduates Who Are:

Passionate about supporting children and young people
Patient, empathetic and resilient
Confident building positive relationships
Strong communicators with a proactive attitude
Keen to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into a long-term career in educationPrevious experience working with children or young people-through schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, care, mentoring or volunteering-is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer

Full-time opportunities across Redbridge
Competitive daily pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Valuable experience working alongside experienced SEND professionals
The chance to make a genuine difference every single dayIf you're ready to begin a rewarding career in education and want to support children with SEMH, SEN and complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your September 2026 Graduate Teaching Assistant role with TimePlan Education.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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