Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | ASD Support | Speech and Communication Needs

Location: Southwark, London
Pay: £10.00–£13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date:
Contract: Full-Time

Earn while you learn as a SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant role with training, pay from day one, and real long-term career progression in education?

We’re recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Southwark, working with children across KS1 and KS2 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech and Communication Needs, while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Why this role stands out

• £10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
• Clear progression to Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles
• Full mentoring and structured support from Engage Education
• Practical, school-based training with a strong ASD and Speech and Communication Needs focus

Key responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in small groups
• Work with pupils with ASD and speech, language, and communication needs
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Assist with early literacy, phonics, numeracy, and other curriculum activities
• Implement support strategies from EHCPs and individual support plans
• Use appropriate communication strategies to help children express their needs and participate in learning
• Promote inclusion and participation within the classroom and specialist provisions
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources
• Support targeted interventions to help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally

Who should apply

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
• Psychology, education, or youth work graduates
• Teaching Assistants or support staff looking to gain qualifications
• Youth workers, care workers, or mentors
• Career changers passionate about supporting children with additional needs

No school experience required — just the right attitude.

Requirements

• Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4+ preferred
• Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course

Training & benefits

• Study completed flexibly during school holidays
• £50 Amazon referral voucher
• Full DBS application support
• Clear long-term career progression in SEND and Primary education

Apply now to start your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant and gain a recognised qualification while you earn.

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check — full support provided.