SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Engage 3 : Job Details

SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Start Your Career in Inclusive Education

Are you a recent school leaver or looking to make a meaningful career change? This Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress to Level 4, offers an exciting route into education while specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, inclusive school with all training costs fully covered by your employer.

This forward-thinking school also offers Teacher Training pathways for staff who show commitment and a strong desire to grow within the profession.

About the Role

You’ll be based in a specialist SEND school in Wandsworth, supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 with a range of needs including visual and hearing impairments, multi-sensory impairments, autism (ASD), ADHD, and behavioural challenges. The school has tailored learning pathways for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) as well as those working toward GCSEs and BTEC qualifications.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist teachers with planning and delivering differentiated lessons
• Support pupils’ academic, emotional, and behavioural development
• Prepare specialist resources tailored to individual learning needs
• Track pupil progress and share insights with staff and families

Specialist Training & Workshops

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive expert-led training in areas such as:

• Understanding the SEND landscape in the UK
• Safeguarding in SEND environments
• Adaptive curriculum planning and delivery
• Innovative assessment techniques for SEND pupils
• Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and communication needs
• Responding to trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

This professional development will give you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient in the face of challenges
• Skilled in communication, literacy, and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths required)
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Ready to commit to a minimum 12-month apprenticeship