Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant - Paid Training & Qualification Included

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant | Autism Support | Complex Needs | Learning Support

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire

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 passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Would you like to begin a rewarding career in specialist education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification?

Engage Education is recruiting an Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant to work at a Specialist School in Boston Spa, supporting pupils aged 5–19 with a range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an outstanding specialist setting, working alongside experienced teachers and therapists to help every pupil achieve their full potential.

Why This Role Stands Out

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• £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above the standard apprenticeship wage)
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• FREE Level 3 CACHE Teaching Assistant qualification
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• Earn while you learn with no tuition fees
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• Clear progression into specialist SEND, HLTA and teaching careers
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• Ongoing mentoring and dedicated support from Engage Education
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• Develop valuable skills supporting pupils with complex learning and communication needs
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Your Responsibilities

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• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils throughout the school day
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• Support children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex communication needs and physical disabilities
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• Encourage communication using visual supports, Makaton, PECS and other communication strategies where appropriate
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• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and essential life skills
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• Support sensory regulation and create positive learning experiences
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• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining pupils' dignity at all times
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• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team
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• Support pupils in classroom activities, sensory sessions, outdoor learning and enrichment opportunities
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• Help implement individual targets outlined in EHCPs to enable every pupil to succeed
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Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

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• Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
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• Psychology, education or childcare graduates
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• Teaching Assistants looking to gain a recognised qualification
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• Care workers, support workers or youth workers
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• Anyone passionate about improving the lives of children with additional needs
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• Career changers looking for a rewarding role in education
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Requirements

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• Commitment to completing an 11-month apprenticeship
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• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above preferred
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• Not currently enrolled on another government-funded qualification
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• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and excellent communication skills
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Training & Benefits

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• Flexible apprenticeship training delivered around the school year
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• Fully funded Level 3 CACHE Teaching Assistant qualification
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• Full DBS application support
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• £50 Amazon referral bonus when you recommend a friend
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• Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression
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• Opportunity to continue into specialist SEND, HLTA or teacher training pathways
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If you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting children with complex additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS certificate. Full support will be provided throughout the recruitment process.