Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School
SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support
Location: Batley
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above Apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Earn while you learn as a SEND Teaching Assistant
Are you looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant role with training, pay from day one, and real long-term career progression in education?
We’re recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Special School in Batley, Kirklees, working with students aged 5–13 with Autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Pupils may have additional diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, communication and interaction difficulties, and cognition and learning needs. The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed learning environment with personalised support to help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing for their future pathways.
Why this role stands out
£10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
Clear progression to Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles
Full mentoring and structured support from Engage Education
Practical, school-based training with a strong SEND and SEMH focus
Key responsibilities
- Support students 1:1 and in small groups
- Work with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
- Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement
- Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions
- Implement support strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plans
- Support inclusion within the classroom and specialist provisions
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources
- Support targeted interventions and revision sessions
Who should apply
This role is ideal for:
- Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
- Psychology, education, or youth work graduates
- Teaching Assistants or support staff looking to gain qualifications
- Youth workers, care workers, or mentors
- Career changers passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
- No school experience required — just the right attitude.
Requirements
- Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
- Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course
Training & benefits
- Study completed flexibly during school holidays
- £50 Amazon referral voucher
- Full DBS application support
- Clear long‑term career progression in SEND and Secondary education
Apply now to start your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant and gain a recognised qualification while you earn.
All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check – full support provided.
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