£8.00 per hour with an automatic pay increase after one year for 19+ year olds.
No Weekend WorkMentorship ProgramMission-Driven
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Teaching Assistant SEND at Meadowhead School
This role is to start in September 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, who is eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Apprenticeship Overview:
Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
Working Week: Monday to Friday – 8.30 – 3.30pm (30 mins lunch break)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Duration: 18 months
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
Location: Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR
What you’ll do at work
Work with the teacher to maintain an appropriate learning environment
Work with the teacher in routine lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
Be responsible for keeping and updating routine records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress
Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed
Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests
Provide general and routine clerical/administrative support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.
Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, making appropriate adjustments according to pupil responses/needs
Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills
To provide whole class cover either planned or unplanned in the absence of the class teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
Prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources in line with agreed plans and strategies
Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high
Essential Qualifications:
GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable
Skills and Personal Qualities:
Patience
Enthusiastic
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Administration skills
IT skills
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.
