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SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Longsight

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Manchester
Full time
Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906
Beginning November 2026
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Posted by Poppy Holly

SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Longsight

Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906 SEND Full time

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full Time
Training: Fully Funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Earn while you learn and make a difference!

Are you a caring, patient and empathetic individual who wants to build a rewarding career supporting children?

Engage Education is recruiting an Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist primary school in Longsight, Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn £10 to £13 per hour while gaining a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and valuable experience working with children with additional needs.

About the role

You will support primary and secondary aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.

Pupils may have a range of needs including:

SEMH and behavioural difficulties

Autism (ASC) and ADHD

Speech, language and communication difficulties

Learning difficulties and additional needs

Emotional regulation difficulties

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting emotional regulation and social development

Helping children access classroom activities and learning

Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for psychology graduates, nursery practitioners, care workers, youth workers or anyone looking to start a career in education or SEND.

No previous school experience is required! We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, patient, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping children.

Every child is different and sometimes the smallest achievements mean the most. You could be the person who helps a child feel understood, build confidence and realise their potential.

What’s on offer?

Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

11 month apprenticeship working in a school

Practical school-based experience

Ongoing training, mentoring and support

Opportunities to progress into Level 4 HLTA and specialist SEND roles

Dedicated Engage Education consultant

Free CPD opportunities

Full DBS application support

£50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals

How to apply

Respond to this advert or email me directly poppy.holly@engage-education.com

Apply today and start your journey with Engage Education!

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. Full support will be provided.