SEND Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Horwich; In loco; GBP 14.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Engage Education is recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Bolton secondary school, delivering one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEND while completing a funded Level 3 TA apprenticeship.

You will gain practical school-based training with a strong SEND/SEMH focus, with full mentoring and clear progression to higher roles. Employment is full-time with pay from day one.

Competenze

• Interest in working with students with SEND and SEMH.
• Willingness to complete an apprenticeship while employed.
• GCSE Maths & English grade C/4+ preferred

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND

SEMH

ASD

ADHD

Behaviour management

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Formazione

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Descrizione del lavoro

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SchoolSEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH SupportLocation: BoltonPay: £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`luni
• 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

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check – full support provided