Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant (Paid Apprenticeship)
Location: Boston Spa
Salary: £10.00–£13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (11 months)
Start Date: September 2026
Start a rewarding career in education – earn while you learn
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to begin a career in education?
Engage Education is recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming secondary school while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll gain valuable classroom experience, receive expert mentoring, and earn a nationally recognised qualification – all while being paid from your first day.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant, SEND Specialist, HLTA, or Teacher.
What you’ll be doing
As a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Moderate learning difficulties
- Speech, language and communication needs
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Helping pupils access learning across the curriculum
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Delivering literacy, numeracy and intervention activities
- Following EHCP targets and individual support plans
- Preparing learning resources and assisting teachers during lessons
- Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about supporting children and young people
- Patient, caring and enthusiastic
- Looking to start a career in education or SEND
- Reliable with excellent communication skills
This role would suit:
- Psychology or Education graduates
- Youth Workers
- Support Workers or Care Assistants
- Sports Coaches
- Teaching Assistants looking to gain a qualification
- Career changers
- Anyone with transferable experience supporting young people
Apprenticeship requirements
To be eligible, you should:
- Be able to commit to the full 11‑month apprenticeship
- Have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (preferred)
- Not already be enrolled on another government‑funded apprenticeship or training programme
What you’ll receive
- Competitive pay of £10.00–£13.00 per hour
- Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (CACHE)
- Earn while you learn with no course fees
- Dedicated mentor and ongoing support from Engage Education
- School‑based training with real classroom experience
- Free CPD opportunities
- £50 Amazon referral bonus
- Full DBS application support
- Clear progression into permanent Teaching Assistant, SEND, HLTA and teacher training pathways
Apply today
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career supporting young people with SEND, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant and gain a recognised qualification while earning a competitive salary.
All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full support with the application process will be provided.
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