SEND Teaching Assistant

Description

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location: Bolton

Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)

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 Secondary

School in [Location], working with students across KS3 and KS4 with Special Educational

Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching

Assistant Apprenticeship.

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. xjnqpsq

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

Ad ID: 5419308812