Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Engage Education; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Full DBS application support

Clear long-term career progression in

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant for a Secondary School in Surbiton. The role involves supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with SEND while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping with literacy, numeracy and inclusion, with mentoring and structured support from Engage Education. There is an apprenticeship pathway to Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles.

Qualifications

• Great communication and empathy with students
• Ability to work in 1:1 and small-group settings
• Motivation to pursue a career in teaching and SEND
• Willingness to undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups
• Assist 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 classroom and specialist provisions
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources
• Support targeted interventions and revision sessions

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Communication

Classroom support

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Junior and Senior School

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Autism

Location: Surbiton
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date:ASAP
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

• 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.