Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Full-Time 13 - 13 Β£ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Engage Partners Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students with special needs and assist in their learning journey.
  • Company: Supportive secondary school in Hackney focused on inclusive education.
  • Benefits: Earn Β£10.00+ per hour, free Level 3 qualification, and flexible training.
  • Other info: Clear career progression opportunities in SEND and education.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
  • Qualifications: No experience needed, just a passion for helping young people.

The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 Β£ per hour.

  • Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
  • SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location: Hackney Pay: Β£10.00 – Β£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 Secondary School in Hackney, working with students across KS3 and KS4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing afully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

  • Why this role stands out
  • Β£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 students1:1 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 β€” just the right attitude.

Requirements

  • Commitment to an11-month apprenticeship
  • GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
  • Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course
  • Training & benefits
  • Study completed flexibly duringschool holidays
  • Β£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.

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Engage Partners Limited

Contact Details:

Engage Partners Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Support for students with SEND
Understanding of SEMH, ASD, ADHD
Emotional regulation support
Behaviour management
Literacy and numeracy intervention
Implementation of EHCPs
Classroom inclusion strategies