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Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – SEN School SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Surbtion Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour(above apprenticeship rate) Start Date:2nd Nov Contract: Full-Time Earn while you learn as a SEND Teaching Assistant Are you looking for aSEND Teaching Assistant role with training, pay from day one, and real long-term career progression in education? We’re recruiting aTrainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportiveSecondary School in Surbiton, working with students acrossKS3 and KS4 withSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing afully 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 toLevel 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles Full mentoring and structured support fromEngage Education Practical, school-based training with a strongSEND and SEMH focus Key responsibilities Support students1:1 and in small groups Work with pupils withSEND, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions Implement support strategies fromEHCPs 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 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 £50 Amazon referral voucher Full DBS application support Clear long-term career progression inSEND and Secondary education Apply now to start your career as aSEND 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.