Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Preston

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist SEN school in Preston seeks a motivated Apprentice Teaching Assistant starting September 2025 to join their dedicated team. This role offers hands-on experience and will lead to a Level 3 qualification through a government-funded apprenticeship programme, with potential progression to a permanent position.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Mentorship from experienced SEN professionals

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Able to commit to safeguarding children.
• Willingness to complete functional skills for apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Contribute to creating a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Work under the guidance of a mentor.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Patience

Eager to learn

Caring approach

Proactive

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Preston

• Location:Preston
• Contract:Full-time (term-time only), fixed-term apprenticeship
• Start date:September 2025
• Salary:£13.75
• Hours:8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Qualification:Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (18-month programme)

A well-regardedspecialist SEN school in Prestonis looking for a motivated and compassionateApprentice Teaching Assistantto join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable classroom skills while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

What You’ll Gain:

• ALevel 3 Teaching Assistantqualification through a government-funded apprenticeship programme.
• A dedicated mentor and structured support from experienced SEN professionals.
• The opportunity to progress into a permanent TA position upon successful completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people with additional needs.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)– or willingness to complete functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Reliable, patient, and eager to learn.
• A proactive and caring approach to supporting children with SEN.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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