Apprentice SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School Location: Barking and Dagenham Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate) Start Date: September 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 Primary School in Barking and Dagenham, working with students across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with Social Emotional Mental Health Needs 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
