Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - Overchurch Junior School

Summary

The learner will also assist other staff under the direction of the class teacher or learning support officer. A key part of the role is contributing to the safeguarding, wellbeing and personal care of children and young people across the school.

Wage

£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm, and every other Monday until 5pm), term-time only, 32 hours per week

32 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The learner will be working toward the role of Additional Needs Support Assistant.

This position involves supporting the class teacher, the Headteacher and the Governing Body in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for pupils with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism.

The role includes providing tailored support to help pupils overcome barriers linked to sensory, behavioural, communication, medical or physical needs.

The learner will also assist other staff under the direction of the class teacher or learning support officer.

A key part of the role is contributing to the safeguarding, wellbeing and personal care of children and young people across the school.

Duties will include:

• Contributed to curriculum planning and evaluation, supporting the implementation of teaching programmes
• Assisted in lesson delivery and interacted effectively with teachers and pupils
• Adapted learning activities in response to pupil needs and progress
• Supported the use of ICT in learning, helping pupils build confidence and independence in technology use
• Provided individual and group support, explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and maintaining pupil engagement and motivation
• Delivered short sessions to the whole class, such as reading activities
• Encouraged communication and participation through role play and interactive tasks
• Promoted inclusion, teamwork, and positive pupil relationships
• Fostered independence, confidence, and self-esteem among pupils
• Assisted in lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation in collaboration with teaching staff
• Monitored pupil progress and provided constructive feedback to the teacher
• Contributed to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record keeping
• Supported classroom management through the preparation and organisation of resources, equipment, and materials
• Completed administrative tasks such as producing learning materials and managing coursework
• Liaised with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development
• Ensured the safety, welfare, and inclusion of pupils, providing personal and hygiene support where required

Where you'll work

Moreton Road
Wirral
CH49 4NS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.
• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.

Training schedule

• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Delivery: Online learning alongside placement at school
• Expected Duration: 16 months

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience