Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship at Claycots School

Summary

Claycots School, Town Hall Campus, are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent individual, whilst also benefiting from opportunities for high-quality training and development.

Wage

£13,520 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- Friday, 08:30- 15:30 with a 30-minute lunch break.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ).

• Assist the teachers in preparing the classrooms and clearing them up after use, keeping the classroom in good order
• In conjunction with the teacher, to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities
• To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities
• To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils
• To be familiar with pupils’ individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans
• To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils
• To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch
• To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning
• Ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and yourself using Team Teach
• Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements
• Provide general admin support to the teacher
• In collaboration with the class teacher, liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils
• To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships
• To use ICT to support the teaching and preparation of resources
• To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils
• Following school procedures to attend to pupils’ social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans
• Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, and report concerns to the appropriate person
• Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs
• To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion
• All staff to work towards the school development objectives, promoting a mutually respectful, professional and positive school environment

Where you'll work

33 Bath Road
Slough
SL1 3UQ

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

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification

More training information

• 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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

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.