Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Wandsworth

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Full-time Role
ASAP Start

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join a thriving and inclusive secondary school in Wandsworth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin or progress their career in education while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

The school has a strong commitment to inclusion and student success. As part of the SEND provision, you will support students with a range of special educational needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

• Physical disabilities and sensory needs

Students follow a broad and ambitious curriculum, including National Curriculum pathways, GCSEs, and vocational qualifications. You will play a vital role in helping them access learning and reach their full potential.

This role is available to start as soon as possible and combines hands-on classroom experience with structured training delivered during working hours, both in person and online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEND on a 1:1 basis or in small groups

• Assisting teachers with planning and delivering differentiated lessons

• Supporting students’ academic, emotional, and behavioural development

• Preparing and adapting learning resources to meet individual needs

• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff and parents

• Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour across the school

Training & Development:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete specialist SEND-focused training, including workshops on:

• The SEND landscape in the UK

• Safeguarding in SEND settings

• Adaptive curriculum design

• Innovative assessment methods

• Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia

• Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)

This training will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive within a mainstream secondary SEND setting.

About You:

Previous school-based experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people with SEND

• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is committed to completing a minimum 12-month apprenticeship

• Holds GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)

What We Offer:

• Pay above standard apprenticeship rates

• CACHE Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Tailored SEND-focused learning plans

• Opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification

• Free CPD sessions

• Dedicated mentoring and support

• Wellbeing support and staff benefits

How to Apply:

You can apply for this role below or contact us directly for more information. All applicants must meet the qualification requirements.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

All candidates must hold a valid enhanced DBS check before starting work — full assistance will be provided.