Engage Education
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Engage Education, based in Barking, South East England, paying £13,200 - £15,600 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- £13,200 - £15,600 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site
- Location
- Barking, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
40% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57421889
About the role
Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Pay: £9- £12.50 per hour (paid all year round, not just term time only!)
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time
Earn while you learn as a SEND Teaching AssistantAre you looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant role with training, pay for 52 weeks of the year 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 (Level 4 HLTA pathway also included).
You would be based in a classroom for students with Social Emotional Mental Health Needs who attend the behaviour class as a recovery centre. Children from other local primary schools are referred to the base when they are in need of urgent behaviour recovery support.
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
- Support students 1:1 and in small groups
- Work with pupils with SEMH and very challenging behaviour
- 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
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 who have experience of being around young children with mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour
No school experience required — however some experience working with or being around children with special needs, specifically those with Social Emotional Mental Health and behavioural challenges.
Requirements:- Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
- Not currently enrolled on another government-funded course
- Study completed flexibly during school holidays
- Paid all year round, not just term time only
- £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.
Reference: 57421889 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Engage Education
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