Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant, Southwark

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Engage Partners Limited

Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-08-30

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10 - 13 GBP Hourly GBP 10.00 13.00 HOUR

Location: Greater London

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – SEND School

Location:

Southwark
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 aSEND Teaching Assistant role with training, pay from day one, and real long-term career progression in education?

We’re recruiting aTrainee SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive

Secondary School in Southwark, working with students acrossKS1 – KS4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while completing afully 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 students1:1 and in small groups
Work with pupils withSEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement
Assist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventions
Implement support strategies fromEHCPs 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 an11-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 inSEND and Secondary education

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check – full support provided.

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