Job 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.

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.