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Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH SupportLocation:Pay: £10.00+ per hour (above apprenticeship rate)Start Date: March 2026Contract: Full-TimeEarn while you learn as a SEND Teaching AssistantAre 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 Secondary School in [Location], working with students across KS3 and KS4 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 rolesFull mentoring and structured support from Engage EducationPractical, school-based training with a strong SEND and SEMH focusKey responsibilitiesSupport students 1:1 and in small groupsWork with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficultiesSupport emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagementAssist with literacy, numeracy, and subject-based interventionsImplement support strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plansSupport inclusion within the classroom and specialist provisionsAssist teachers with lesson preparation and learning resourcesSupport targeted interventions and revision