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Engage Education
Trainee Teaching Assistant
Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Salary
- £13,990 - 15,906 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Engage Education
- Closes
- 03 Jan 2027
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Trainee Teaching Assistant
Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906 | SEND | Full time
Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant.
SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support
Location: Manchester
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above typical apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: November 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 SEN School in Manchester, working with students across KS1 and KS2 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Why this role stands out
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£10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
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FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
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Clear progression to Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles
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Full mentoring and structured support from Engage Education
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Practical, school-based training with a strong SEND and SEMH focus
Key responsibilities
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Support students 1:1 and in small groups
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Work with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
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Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement
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Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions
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Implement support strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plans
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Support inclusion within the classroom and specialist provisions
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Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources
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Support targeted interventions and revision sessions
Who should apply
This role is ideal for:
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Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
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Psychology, education, or youth work graduates
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Teaching Assistants or support staff looking to gain qualifications
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Youth workers, care workers, or mentors
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Career changers passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
No school experience required — just the right attitude. xjnqpsq
Requirements:
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Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship
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GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
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Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course
Training & benefits
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Study completed flexibly during school holidays
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£50 Amazon referral voucher
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Full DBS application support
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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: 5419288130
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