Paid Apprentice: SEN TA with Funded Level 3 Qualification

Engage Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 3 CACHE certificate

Enhanced DBS application assistance

Mentoring from SEN team & Engage

£50 amazon voucher

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting an Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEN team at a large 2-form entry primary school in Bury, starting October 2026.

This 11-month paid apprenticeship offers a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE) and mentoring from the school’s SEN team and Engage Education consultant. You will gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing the full 11-month apprenticeship.
• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ (or equivalent) is required.
• A passion for supporting children with SEN and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs (including Autism, ADHD, communication needs, and physical/learning difficulties)
• Assist pupils with tailored learning activities, speech & language targets, and sensory breaks
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment
• Assist class teachers and the SENCo with resource preparation and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Help encourage positive behaviour and promote independence in classroom activities

Skills

1:1 & small group support

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ (or equivalent)

Job description

Engage Education is recruiting an Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEN team at a large 2-form entry primary school in Bury, starting October 2026.

This 11-month paid apprenticeship offers a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE) and mentoring from the school’s SEN team and Engage Education consultant. You will gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.