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SEND Teaching Assistant | Rochford | November 2026

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on school experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or child psychology?

We are seeking enthusiastic and resilient graduates to join an ‘Outstanding’ school in Rochford as a SEND Teaching Assistant from November, supporting children with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs. Trial days are taking place ASAP.

About this SEND Teaching Assistant role…

• Join a highly supportive and inclusive school in Rochford with excellent transport links via the Central Line.
• Gain valuable school-based experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and SEMH.
• Work closely with experienced SEND professionals including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCOs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in both mainstream and specialist classroom settings.
• Excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, therapy or social care.

We are looking for graduates who…

• Have experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care or voluntary work.
• Are patient, proactive and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Want to build long-term experience within a school environment.
• Can commit full-time from November and are available to trial immediately.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while gaining invaluable SEND experience within an exceptional school setting.

If you think you would be the perfect fit for this SEND Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘Apply’ and attach your CV or covering letter. Alternatively for more information don’t hesitate to contact Antonia Saunders at Ribbons and Reeves. 

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 Rochford. 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 | Rochford | INDSUP