SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice, Alternative Provision

SEND Trainee Apprentice – Alternative Provision Setting
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Full-time fully funded programme
08:30am until 15:30pm Monday to Friday – term time only

Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, this Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to learn whilst working in a rewarding and supportive educational environment. Learning can be delivered both in person and online while you work and can be completed within your first year at the setting. Even better, the cost of the qualification is fully covered by your employer.

About the role:

This SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is based within an Alternative Provision setting supporting KS3 and KS4 students who have been excluded, or at risk of being excluded from mainstream education. The setting is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and resilient apprentice to start after the May half term 2026.

You will support students with a range of additional needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, and other SEND requirements. The role involves providing both 1:1 and small group support to help students re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

We encourage applicants with backgrounds in care, youth work, support work, mentoring, sports coaching, residential care, or youth offending/prison services to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting students with their educational, emotional, and behavioural development
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model for young people
• Supporting students to regulate behaviour and engage positively in learning
• Adapting lesson materials and activities to meet individual learning needs
• Providing feedback to teachers, pastoral teams, and parents/carers where appropriate
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a rewarding career supporting vulnerable young people in education.

The ideal candidate:

• Enthusiastic, patient, and passionate about supporting young people
• Resilient and confident working with challenging behaviour
• Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Ability to build excellent relationships and rapport with students
• A minimum 12-month commitment required to complete the apprenticeship
• Not currently enrolled on any other government-funded programme
• Must be available during school holidays to complete 20 hours of online training each half-term
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable

About us:

We are Engage Education, one of the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agencies, with professional development and support at our core. We are working alongside a highly regarded apprenticeship provider to offer outstanding training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship journey.

• Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
• CACHE Level 3 Qualification
• Tailored learning plans to support your development
• Opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 qualification
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and a willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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