Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Pudsey Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate) Start Date: September 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 SEND School in Pudsey, 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 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 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.