SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme – September Start

Earn While You Learn | Fully Funded Level 3 Qualification Worth £7,000 | Tower Hamlets Primary Schools

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working in a school and earning a salary?

Engage Education is proud to launch its SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme in partnership with 21 primary schools across Tower Hamlets.

This unique opportunity has been designed for aspiring Teaching Assistants, graduates, career changers, and individuals looking to build a rewarding long-term career in education.

What Is Included?

Full-time paid SEND Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream primary school

Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification worth over £7,000

Opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 qualification at no cost

Dedicated training and mentoring throughout the programme

Practical classroom experience supporting pupils with SEND

Nationally recognised qualification upon completion

Potential long-term employment opportunities within our partner schools

About the Programme

You will be employed as a SEND Teaching Assistant within one of our partner primary schools, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties

Working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, you will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while completing your qualification.

The programme runs for approximately 11 months, combining hands-on classroom experience with structured professional development and training.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates from any degree discipline
• Individuals considering a future career in teaching or educational psychology
• Current Teaching Assistants seeking formal qualifications
• Career changers looking to move into education
• People with experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults

No previous school experience is required. What matters most is a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.

Why Join the Programme?

This is more than a job. It is a career pathway into education.

By the end of the programme, you will have:

• Nearly a year of classroom experience
• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Enhanced SEND knowledge and practical skills
• Access to further training and progression opportunities
• Strong foundations for teacher training or wider education careers

September Start Available

Interviews and school trial days will take place before the end of the current academic year to secure placements for September.

Places are limited and demand is expected to be high across our 21 partner schools.

Apply now to begin your journey into education and make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Tower Hamlets.