Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

SEND Teaching Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant SEMH Support

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 Watford, 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, SEMH, 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

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check - full support provided.