Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location: Bushey

Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time

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 Bushey, working with students across KS3 and KS4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

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• £10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
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• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
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• Clear progression to Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles
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• Full mentoring and structured support from Engage Education
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• Practical, school-based training with a strong SEND and SEMH focus
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• Support students 1:1 and in small groups
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• Work with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
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• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement
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• Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions
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• Implement support strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plans
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• Support inclusion within the classroom and specialist provisions
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• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources
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• Support targeted interventions and revision sessions
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This role is ideal for:

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• Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
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• Psychology, education, or youth work graduates
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• Teaching Assistants or support staff looking to gain qualifications
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• Youth workers, care workers, or mentors
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• Career changers passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
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No school experience required — just the right attitude.

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• Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship
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• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
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• Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course
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• Study completed flexibly during school holidays
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• £50 Amazon referral voucher
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• Full DBS application support
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• Clear long-term career progression in SEND and Secondary education
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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.