Teaching Assistant – Epsom

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Specialist School – Epsom

Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant

Location: Epsom, Surrey
Pay: £55.00 – £80.00 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, 11-month apprenticeship
Working hours: Full-time, school hours

Earn while you learn as a Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education while gaining a fully funded qualification and valuable hands-on experience?

We’re recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Surrey, supporting children and young people with additional needs while working towards a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn from day one, gain practical experience in the classroom and build a long-term career in education.

Why does this role stand out?

• £55 – £80 per day, depending on your previous school experience
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification worth £7,000!
• Opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 HLTA qualification
• Full mentoring and ongoing support from Engage Education and your school-based mentor
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting
• Develop practical skills in SEND support, behaviour management and classroom practice
• Opportunity for a permanent position following successful completion of the programme

About the role:

• Support pupils with additional needs, helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and communication skills.
• Support with classroom activities, interventions and day-to-day learning.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, providing consistent and nurturing support.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion throughout the school.
• Gain valuable experience working within a specialist education environment while completing your qualification.

About the school:

• Join a well-established independent specialist school supporting children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Work within a nurturing and highly supportive environment, where individual needs are placed at the heart of the school’s approach.
• Benefit from a high level of individualised support, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work alongside a team of experienced teachers and specialist support staff.
• Be part of a school community that places strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, confidence, independence and personal development.
• Gain invaluable experience that can provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in education and SEND.

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers
• Psychology or education graduates
• Existing Teaching Assistants or support staff looking to gain a qualification
• Graduates looking to gain practical experience working with children
• Youth workers or those with experience supporting young people
• Career changers passionate about working with children and young people

Requirements:

• Have full UK working rights
• Be committed to completing the 11-month apprenticeship programme
• Hold GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Not currently be enrolled in another government-funded course
• Have not already completed an apprenticeship or similar teaching qualification at Level 3 or above
• Have a genuine interest in working with children and young people, particularly those with additional needs

Training & benefits

• Complete your apprenticeship training alongside your full-time school placement
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification worth £7,000!
• Access to free CPD sessions via Creative Education
• Your own dedicated Engage Education consultant to support you throughout the application process and programme
• Support from a school-based mentor throughout your apprenticeship
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher via our EngageNow app (Download Here!)
• Opportunity to progress towards a Level 4 HLTA qualification
• Intention for a permanent contract upon successful completion of the programme

Apply now to begin your career as a Teaching Assistant, gain a recognised qualification and make a real difference to children and young people while you earn.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

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