Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Engage 3 : Job Details

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship specialising in SEND support offers the perfect opportunity to learn while working in a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Learning is delivered both in-person and online during your working hours and can be completed within your first year at the school, with all costs fully covered by your employer.

About the Role:This SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice role is based in an ambitious and thriving SEND school in the TW19 area, known for its strong commitment to inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs. They are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate apprentice to start in September 2025. However, the schools will look to interview immediately to secure your placement.In this role, you will provide vital, personalised support to pupils who require additional assistance to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND needs on a one-to-one basis or within small groups
• Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons
• Helping pupils with their educational, emotional, and behavioural development
• Preparing specialist classroom resources
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to staff and parents

Training and Workshops:As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete specialist workshops designed to develop your expertise in SEND support, including:

• The SEND landscape in the UK
• Safeguarding in SEND
• Adaptive Curriculum Design
• Innovative Assessments for SEND pupils
• SEND Milestones and Strategies to Support Pupils
• Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia
• Responding to Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Supporting pupils with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• This structured professional development will give you the skills and confidence to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE C in Maths and English needed)
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Committed to completing a minimum 12-month apprenticeship

About Us:We are Engage Education, the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and individual support at the heart of what we do. We partner with a highly respected apprenticeship provider to deliver top-quality training and mentoring.

What We Offer:

• Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
• CACHE Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Tailor-made learning plans focused on SEND support
• Opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend!

How to Apply:You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications.Please note: all successful candidates must hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work; full assistance with this will be provided.If you do not hear back within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details securelyin accordance with GDPR requirements.