SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice — Level 3 Career Start

LMP-Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,092 - 12,949; Full time

Job summary

Lordship Lane Primary School is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our team. This 18‑month Level 3 Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs in a specialist educational setting, starting September.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, with an hourly wage of £8 and a progression pay increase after 12 months for eligible apprentices. Online training is provided with a dedicated tutor for guidance.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/9 (A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent are essential.
• Interest in supporting pupils with additional needs in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs and challenging behaviour in class.
• Plan and run school-supported interventions with individuals or groups.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment and assist with planning and resources.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing practices under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Patience

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Wellbeing support

Education

GCSE English 4-9

GCSE Maths 4-9

Job description

Lordship Lane Primary School is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our team. This 18‑month Level 3 Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs in a specialist educational setting, starting September.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, with an hourly wage of £8 and a progression pay increase after 12 months for eligible apprentices. Online training is provided with a dedicated tutor for guidance.