Impactful SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice

LMP Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency High School in Worcester is offering a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The role supports classroom teachers to provide high-quality, personalized learning for pupils aged 11-19 with complex learning difficulties.

The apprenticeship includes online training with a dedicated tutor, a commitment of 33.5 hours per week, and a salary of £8 per hour with a pay rise after one year for those 19+. Potential full-time employment after completion.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive and empathetic attitude.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Confidentiality and professionalism valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development, confidence, and independence across the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, including pupils with SEN, physical, emotional, and additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers with lessons, literacy and numeracy activities, assessments, and individual learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils through positive reinforcement, praise, and patient guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress, identifying concerns and sharing observations with teachers and relevant professionals.
• Support positive behaviour and help children develop their social, emotional, communication, and self-help skills.
• Adapt and prepare learning activities and resources to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Support children with personal care, mobility, feeding, and other welfare needs where required and in accordance with school procedures.
• Help implement programmes recommended by professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment while supporting safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, colleagues, and external professionals to provide consistent support for pupils.
• Assist with PE, swimming, educational visits, group activities, and everyday classroom routines.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages independence, self-esteem, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Organised

Empathetic attitude

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard

Job description

Regency High School in Worcester is offering a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The role supports classroom teachers to provide high-quality, personalized learning for pupils aged 11-19 with complex learning difficulties.

The apprenticeship includes online training with a dedicated tutor, a commitment of 33.5 hours per week, and a salary of £8 per hour with a pay rise after one year for those 19+. Potential full-time employment after completion.