Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School
Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Start a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Looking for a meaningful career where you can earn, train, and gain recognised qualifications at the same time?
We are recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team at Specialist School in Boston Spa for a September 2026 start — a highly supportive specialist setting for students aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties, and learning needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in SEND education, pastoral support, psychology, youth work, or teaching.
Why join?
✅ Earn while you learn – paid from day one✅ FREE fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)✅ Above apprenticeship pay rates (£10–£13 per hour)✅ Specialist SEND and SEMH training included✅ Friendly and experienced staff team with full mentoring support✅ Clear career progression into HLTA, Behaviour Support, Pastoral, or Teaching roles✅ September 2026 start with long-term career opportunities✅ Make a genuine difference every day in a highly rewarding setting
Your role as a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to help students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their personal goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Helping pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism (ASD), ADHD, and communication needs
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Building positive relationships and encouraging student engagement
- Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and classroom learning activities
- Supporting personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Supporting intervention sessions, life skills, and independence development
Who would suit this role?
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Aspiring teachers, SEN Teachers, or Educational Psychologists
- Psychology or Education graduates
- Youth workers, support workers, care workers, or mentors
- Teaching Assistants wanting formal qualifications
- Career changers looking for meaningful work
- Anyone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
If you’re patient, resilient, caring, and eager to learn — we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Commitment to completing the 11-month apprenticeship programme
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above preferred
- Must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded course
- Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
Training & Benefits
Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Flexible study completed during school holidays…