Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

LMP Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency High School in Worcester is offering a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship to support pupils aged 11–19 with complex learning difficulties. The role involves helping learners overcome educational, physical, and communication challenges through patient, inclusive support, under the guidance of a classroom teacher.

The apprenticeship runs for 18 months with 33.5 hours per week, salary £8 per hour plus a pay rise after one year for those aged 19+.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive and empathetic attitude.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, development, confidence, and independence in class and wider school environment.
• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, including pupils with SEN and other learning needs.
• Assist teachers with lessons, literacy and numeracy activities, assessments, and learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils through positive reinforcement, praise, and patient guidance to overcome challenges and reach potential.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress and share observations with teachers and relevant professionals.
• Support positive behaviour and help children develop social, emotional, communication, and self-help skills.
• Adapt and prepare learning activities and resources to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Support personal care, mobility, feeding, and other welfare needs when required.
• Assist with programmes recommended by professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment and support safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, colleagues, and external professionals to provide consistent support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Proactive

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Regency High School

To support the classroom teacher in providing high-quality, personalised learning and care for young people aged 11–19 with complex learning difficulties. The role involves helping pupils overcome learning, physical, communication, and emotional challenges through patient, encouraging, and inclusive support.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £8 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday 8:40am - 3:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 4:45pm, Wednesday 8:40am - 3:30/4:45pm every other week, Thursday 8:30am, 3:30pm, Friday 8:40am - 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break each day
• Hours: 33.5 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location: Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9JL
• Website: https://regency.worcs.sch.uk/

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’slearning, development, confidence, and independenceacross the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, including pupils withSEN, physical, emotional, and additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers with lessons, literacy and numeracy activities, assessments, and individual learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils throughpositive 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 theirsocial, 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 aseducational 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 encouragesindependence, self-esteem, curiosity, and a love of learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a positive and empathetic attitude
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
• A role model who values confidentiality and professionalism
• Passionate about working in a SEND environment

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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