Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

LMP Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Greater Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support children with special educational needs and assist in delivering phonics and reading. The role requires individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children, with relevant GCSE qualifications. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths.
• Experience in the role of a TA (paid or voluntary).
• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Be a key worker for a group of identified children under teacher supervision.
• Deliver phonics/reading to a group of children.
• Provide one-to-one support with SEND children.

Skills

GCSE grade C/4 in English & Maths

Experience in the role of a TA

Good working knowledge of the national curriculum

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Good administrative skills

Education

GCSE in English & Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship Manchester Communication Primary Academy

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard‑working individual to join Manchester Communications Primary Academy. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills and develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career, apply now!

Key Details

Salary: £7.55 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (term time only). 37.5 hours per week; hours may differ.

Location: 49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Greater Manchester M9 5QN

Apprenticeship Details: 16 months expected duration to complete. Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Qualification. All learning is delivered online/remote.

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

Responsibilities

• Be a key worker for a group of identified children under teacher supervision
• Deliver phonics/reading to a group of children
• Provide one‑to‑one support with SEND children
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate to meet the individual needs of students
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Contribute to the development of learning and assessment materials
• Implement agreed learning activities/assessments, adjusting activities according to student need
• Monitor and celebrate children's learning progress and achievement; record and report progress including details on attendance, behaviour, development and additional needs
• Supervise and provide support for pupils with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning activities
• Promote good behaviour
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Health and Care Plans
• Maintain a positive attitude and high expectations for all learners
• Establish positive relationships with parents/carers, ensuring parental involvement in learning and progress
• Contribute to the organisation of the learning environment and creation of resources
• Constantly strive to improve own performance and identify areas for self‑improvement, attending appropriate training
• Support running of the school during break and lunch duty
• Evaluate and track the impact of specialist provision and interventions
• Provide at least one high‑quality after‑school club per week
• Embed literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
• Deliver a Singapore‑style approach to mastery mathematics

Desired skills

• Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths
• Experience in the role of a TA (paid or voluntary)
• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills
• Competent with computers and other technology

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and interested in working with children
• A team player
• Reliable, committed and punctual
• Professional, organised and detail‑oriented
• Confident and eager to learn and develop

About the Employer

Our school is an incredible community made up of a remarkably diverse range of pupils, families and colleagues. Together, we work hard to ensure that all of our children achieve the very best that they can. This is achieved through excellent teaching and learning, deep social impact through innovative family support models and a well‑embedded whole‑school approach to nurture.

Our approach is underpinned by the 6 principles of nurture which ensure that we always place the child and their best interests at the centre of any decision making:

• Children’s learning is understood developmentally
• The classroom offers a safe base
• The importance of nurture for the development of wellbeing
• Language is a vital means of communication
• All behaviour is communication
• The importance of transition in children’s lives

The curriculum at MCPA has been thoughtfully constructed to ensure that it develops pupils socially in addition to their knowledge and skills in a broad and balanced range of subjects. The sequencing of our curriculum is informed by evidence and ensures that powerful prior knowledge is used to underpin learning. The result is that our children do well and go on to achieve great things, with learning transitioning seamlessly to Manchester Communication Academy.

As part of the Greater Manchester Academies Trust, we can shape the learning journey of children from the age of 3 all the way to adulthood—the cradle to career journey.