Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School

📍 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
💷 Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
📅 Start Date: September 2026
🕒 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Start your career supporting children with additional needs

Are you passionate about helping children build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy learning?

We are recruiting a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join the welcoming team at primary school in HD7 for a September 2026 start.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive primary school while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

You’ll support children across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties — helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

No previous school experience is required — just a positive attitude, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Why join?

✅ Earn while you learn – paid from day one
✅ FREE fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
✅ Above apprenticeship pay rates (£10–£13 per hour)
✅ Supportive and friendly primary school environment
✅ Specialist SEND and behaviour support training included
✅ Full mentoring and structured development throughout
✅ Clear progression opportunities into Teaching, HLTA, SEND, or Pastoral roles
✅ Rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Your role as a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and SEND staff to provide classroom and emotional support for pupils with additional needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small intervention groups
• Assisting children with SEND including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, phonics, and classroom activities
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and social skills
• Supporting EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Who should apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Aspiring Primary Teachers or SEND specialists
• Psychology or Education graduates
• Nursery practitioners or childcare professionals
• Youth workers, care workers, or mentors
• Teaching Assistants wanting formal qualifications
• Career changers looking for meaningful work with children

If you’re caring, enthusiastic, patient, and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Commitment to completing the 11-month apprenticeship programme
• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above preferred
• Must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded course
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)

Training & Benefits

🎓 Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
📚 Flexible study completed during school holidays
🛡 Full DBS support provided
🎁 £50 Amazon referral bonus
📈 Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Apply today

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, apply now to become a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant for a September 2026 start.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.