SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship specialising in SEND support offers the perfect opportunity to learn while working in a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Learning is delivered both in-person and online during your working hours and can be completed within your first year at the school — with all costs fully covered by your employer.

About the Role:

This SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice role is based in an ambitious and thriving SEND school in Wimbledon, known for its strong commitment to inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs. They are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate apprentice to start in September 2025. However, the schools will look to interview immediately to secure your placement.

In this role, you will provide vital, personalised support to pupils who require additional assistance to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with SEND needs on a one-to-one basis or within small groups
Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons
Helping pupils with their educational, emotional, and behavioural development
Preparing specialist classroom resources
Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to staff and parents

Training and Workshops:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete specialist workshops designed to develop your expertise in SEND support, including:

The SEND landscape in the UK
Safeguarding in SEND
Adaptive Curriculum Design
Innovative Assessments for SEND pupils
SEND Milestones and Strategies to Support Pupils
Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia
Responding to Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Supporting pupils with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)

This structured professional development will give you the skills and confidence to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

The Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Patient, empathetic, and resilient
Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE C in Maths and English needed)
Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Committed to completing a minimum 12-month apprenticeship

About Us:

We are Engage Education, the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and individual support at the heart of what we do. We partner with a highly respected apprenticeship provider to deliver top-quality training and mentoring.

What We Offer:

Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
CACHE Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Tailor-made learning plans focused on SEND support
Opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification
Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
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How to Apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications.

Please note: all successful candidates must hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work; full assistance with this will be provided.

If you do not hear back within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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