Trainee Teaching Assistant Apprentice - £13,990 - £15,906 | SEND | Full time Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant. SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support Location: Manchester Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above typical apprenticeship rate) Start Date: November 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 SEN School in Manchester, working with students across KS1 and KS2 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 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, 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