Trainee teaching asisstant

Job Description

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location:

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 Secondary School in Wandsworth 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.

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.