Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School 

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support

Location: Batley 

 Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above Apprenticeship rate)

 Start Date: September 2026

 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 Special School in Batley, Kirklees, working with students aged 5–13 with Autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Pupils may have additional diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, communication and interaction difficulties, and cognition and learning needs. The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed learning environment with personalised support to help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing for their future pathways

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 SEND and SEMH focus

Key responsibilities

Support students 1:1 and in small groups

Work with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties

Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement

Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions

Implement support strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plans

Support inclusion within the classroom and specialist provisions

Assist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resources

Support targeted interventions and revision sessions

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 young people with additional needs

No school experience required — just the right attitude.

Requirements:

Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship

GCSE Maths & 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 Secondary 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.