Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds (Multiple Sites)
Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: 1st June
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 Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants to join SEN Schools in Leeds, working with students 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 students1:1 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
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
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.
