Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Engage Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid daily rate

Holiday pay

Mon-Fri schedule (Sept 2026–July 2027)

Free online CPD courses

TA qualification pending (Level 3/4)

Permanent role potential

Job summary

Engage Education are seeking a SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Manchester to deliver tailored 1:1 and small group SEN support in a secondary setting. You will foster a warm, engaging classroom environment and build rapport with students while communicating with school staff.

The role runs for the full academic year 2026–2027, with a daily pay of £55–£80 during term time and pay across holidays. A guaranteed TA qualification (Level 3 or 4) is offered upon course completion, with potential

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in any capacity.
• Open to full-time work beginning September 2026.
• Enhanced DBS update service desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conducting specifically tailored 1:1 & small group support for children with SEN
• Creating warm and inspiring atmosphere for children throughout school day
• Creating and sustaining meaningful rapport with students
• Communicating with colleagues and reporting to school SENCO
• Located in one Greater Manchester secondary school for full academic year

Skills

SEN support

1:1 teaching

Small group support

Communication

Education

TA qualification (Level 3/4)

Job description

SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant

| Long Term - Temp | Full time

SEND Apprentice - 12/10/2026 start

Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906 | Long Term - Temp | Full time

SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Do you want to find a paid full-time SEND based apprenticeship programme based in one of Radcliffe's SEN schools for the full academic year?

Engage Education are working with multiple schools SEN departments in the Manchester area who are eager to secure fantastic SEND Apprentice TA's to provide outstanding 1:1 & small group SEN support to children with complex learning difficulties.

Find out more about this exciting SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant role in Manchester below!

SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Role Information:

• Conducting specifically tailored 1:1 & small group support for children with SEN
• Creating warm and inspiring atmosphere for children throughout school day
• Creating and sustaining meaningful rapport with students
• Communicating with colleagues and reporting to school SENCO
• Located in one Greater Manchester secondary school for full academic year

SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Benefits:

• Paid £55 - £80 per day during term time
• Paid throughout the holiday periods
• Monday to Friday role from September 2026 to July 2027
• FREE online CPD courses across array of subjects
• Guaranteed TA qualification pending completion of 11 month course - Level 3 or Level 4
• Option to join school permanently pending course completion

SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Applicant Requirements:

• Experience supporting children in any capacity
• 2026 graduates desirable
• Naturally outgoing and engaging individual with interest in teaching
• Enhanced DBS on update service desirable but NOT mandatory
• Open to full-time work beginning September 2026