Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant – Level 3

The East Manchester Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA allowance

Cycle2work scheme

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Comprehensive CPD programme

Wellbeing and workload support

Job summary

The East Manchester Academy is offering an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant role within our SEN Faculty. This fixed-term apprenticeship (approx. 18 months) leads to a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant qualification and a potential permanent role.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive secondary school while completing the Be Ready SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme. You’ll work with students with special educational needs, support learning in lessons, and

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Organised, reliable and eager to learn; committed to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and Learning Support Assistants in lessons.
• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with intervention programmes and targeted support.
• Encourage independence and positive engagement with learning.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support social, emotional and personal development of young people.
• Develop professional knowledge through structured apprenticeship training.

Skills

Patience & care

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organised & reliable

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Willing to work towards Functional Skills

Job description

The East Manchester Academy is offering an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant role within our SEN Faculty. This fixed-term apprenticeship (approx. 18 months) leads to a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant qualification and a potential permanent role.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive secondary school while completing the Be Ready SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme. You’ll work with students with special educational needs, support learning in lessons, and