SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice

LMP Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Northway Primary School in London is offering a SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. This 18-month programme pays £8.00 per hour, with an automatic increase after one year for 19+ year olds, and runs Monday to Friday, 33.5 hours per week at The Fairway, NW7 3HS.

You will assist teachers, support pupils with diverse needs, help manage the classroom, prepare materials, and participate in online training to achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification, with potential

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Provide tailored guidance to pupils and build confidence.
• Support behaviour management and create a safe learning space.
• Organise and prepare teaching materials and resources.
• Assist with marking and tracking student progress.
• Adapt activities to include pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage use of technology in lessons.
• Support communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Team player

Active listening

IT basics

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Northway Primary School

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education!

Northway School is a special school in the London Borough of Barnet. We are going through an exciting period of change, expansion and development as we have become an all-through school across two sites. We currently cater for over 160 students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including those on the Autism Spectrum.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £8.00 an hour,Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.35am - 3.50pm (30 minute lunch break)
• Hours: 33.5 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location: The Fairway, London, NW7 3HS
• Website: https://www.northway.barnet.sch.uk/

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resource set-up, and classroom activities to create a productive learning environment
• Provide tailored guidance to pupils, helping them understand subjects, build confidence, and overcome challenges
• Support behaviour management strategies, ensuring a safe, respectful, and engaging space for learning
• Help organise and prepare teaching materials, from textbooks to visual aids and digital resources
• Assist with marking, recording progress, and tracking student performance
• Work closely with staff to adapt activities and ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, feel included and supported
• Encourage the use of technology in lessons, guiding students with educational tools and software
• Support teachers in maintaining positive relationships with parents, sharing progress and addressing concerns
• Take part in training and workshops to develop your teaching skills and knowledge
• Always uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Patience, sensitivity, and a calm, caring nature
• Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development
• Flexible, adaptable, and a team player
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Good active listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative
• Confident using basic IT systems or handheld devices
• Interest in education and understanding people’s behaviours and needs

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.
Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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