Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

📍 Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire
💷 Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
📅 Start Date: September 2026
🕒 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Start a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Looking for a meaningful career where you can earn, train, and gain recognised qualifications at the same time?

We are recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team at Specialist School in Boston Spa for a September 2026 start — a highly supportive specialist setting for students aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties, and learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in SEND education, pastoral support, psychology, youth work, or teaching.

Why join?

✅ Earn while you learn – paid from day one
✅ FREE fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
✅ Above apprenticeship pay rates (£10–£13 per hour)
✅ Specialist SEND and SEMH training included
✅ Friendly and experienced staff team with full mentoring support
✅ Clear career progression into HLTA, Behaviour Support, Pastoral, or Teaching roles
✅ September 2026 start with long-term career opportunities
✅ Make a genuine difference every day in a highly rewarding setting

Your role as a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to help students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their personal goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism (ASD), ADHD, and communication needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building positive relationships and encouraging student engagement
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and classroom learning activities
• Supporting personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Supporting intervention sessions, life skills, and independence development

Who would suit this role?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers, SEN Teachers, or Educational Psychologists
• Psychology or Education graduates
• Youth workers, support workers, care workers, or mentors
• Teaching Assistants wanting formal qualifications
• Career changers looking for meaningful work
• Anyone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs

If you’re patient, resilient, caring, and eager to learn — we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Commitment to completing the 11-month apprenticeship programme
• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above preferred
• Must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded course
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)

Training & Benefits

🎓 Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
📚 Flexible study completed during school holidays
🛡 Full DBS support provided
🎁 £50 Amazon referral bonus
📈 Excellent long-term progression opportunities within SEND education

Apply today

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs, apply now to become a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant in Boston Spa for a September 2026 start.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.