Job Description:

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906 | SEND | Full time

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant.

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location: Manchester 
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above typical apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: November 2026
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 SEN School in Manchester, working with students across KS1 and KS2 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

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.