Apprentice TA

Apprentice SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Barking and Dagenham

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 Primary School in Barking and Dagenham, working with students across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with Social Emotional Mental Health Needs while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

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, complex needs, 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 — you MUST have personal or professional experience working or being around children with special educational needs (this can include volunteering or looking after family members with special needs)

Requirements: • Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+


• Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course


• Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years to qualify

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.

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