Trainee Early Years /Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Start Your Career in Education (Essex)

Ready to begin a meaningful career supporting children in a nursery or school classroom? This fully funded trainee opportunity is ideal for those looking to step into a early years or primary SEND support or teaching assistant role with the skills, confidence and knowledge nurseries and schools are looking for.

What You Will Gain

- Practical training for early years and primary school settings

- Knowledge and skills in Early Years relating to

Special needs and disabilities
Speech, language and communication
Inclusive practice
An introduction to Makaton
CV, application and interview coaching
Guaranteed job interviews with local education settings
Ongoing support to secure an early years, teaching assistant or school SEND support position

This programme forms part of the government’s Skills Bootcamps, offering flexible training for adults aged 19+ living in Essex who want to move into a new career. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to support children’s learning.

You’ll learn how to assist teachers, set up activities, support learners with different needs and create a positive classroom environment. With dedicated guidance throughout, you’ll be supported directly into early years, teaching assistant, SEND school support roles upon completion.

If you’re caring, motivated and ready to start a rewarding journey in education, this is the perfect way to begin.

Apply now to become a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Please note that this is a training course and no fees apply