Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant- Boston Spa

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant | Special Educational Needs | Complex Needs Support

Location: Leeds
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 passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We’re recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant supporting pupils aged 2–19 years with a wide range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career in specialist education, gaining valuable experience while earning a recognised qualification.

Why This Role Stands Out

• £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above the standard apprenticeship wage)
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
• Full mentoring and structured support from Engage Education
• Practical, school-based training in a specialist SEND setting
• Excellent progression opportunities into Level 4 HLTA, specialist SEND roles, therapy support, or teacher training

Your Role

Working alongside experienced teachers and therapists, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups across the school.
• Help children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD), physical disabilities, communication needs, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop their communication, independence, social interaction, and life skills.
• Support pupils with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
• Assist with sensory activities, communication strategies (including visual supports and AAC), and personalised learning programmes.
• Implement support strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Prepare learning resources and support teachers during lessons and enrichment activities.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers or SEND specialists
• Psychology, education, childcare or health and social care graduates
• Teaching Assistants looking to gain a recognised qualification
• Care workers, support workers, youth workers, nursery practitioners or teaching assistants
• Anyone looking for a meaningful career supporting children and young people with additional needs

Requirements

• Commitment to completing an 11-month apprenticeship
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above (preferred)
• Not currently enrolled on another government-funded qualification
• Willingness to support pupils with personal care and complex learning needs where required

Training & Benefits

• Flexible apprenticeship study completed around your working week and during school holidays
• £50 Amazon referral voucher
• Full DBS application support
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Clear long-term career progression within specialist education and SEND

Apply Today

Start your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex additional needs while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check. Full support will be provided throughout the application process.