Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Harefield School
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Harefield School · Uxbridge, UB9 6ET
Teaching assistant (level 3)
We are looking for a caring and patient individual to work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, supporting a child with additional needs. The role involves working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to help the child access learning, develop communication skills, and feel safe, supported, and included in the school environment.
The work
- Provide tailored support to pupils in class and in small groups
Support students with additional needs, including SEND and EAL - Work alongside teachers and the SENCo to support learning plans
- Help deliver targeted interventions and booster sessions
- Assist with behaviour management and promote positive engagement
- Adapt and prepare learning materials and classroom resources
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff
- Support students during lessons, break times, and activities
- Provide general pastoral support and help with school trips
This role offers hands-on experience supporting students while developing key skills in education.
Training
- Training will take place within the workplace (school setting) while completing the apprenticeship
- No college attendance required
- Apprentice will complete online learning modules alongside their role
- Monthly online webinars will be delivered as part of the training programme
- The apprentice will gain hands-on experience during their scheduled working hours while building knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the qualification
- Teaching Assistant Level 3
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
What you come out with
- Potential for a permanent Teaching Assistant role upon successful completion
- Opportunity to progress onto a Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship for further development in education
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Things to consider
This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and apprentices are expected to share this commitment.
The employer
Inspire ATA is a UK-based, Department for Education-backed Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Operating as a social enterprise, they act as the legal employer for apprentices. This unique "recruit, train, and deploy" model allows organisations to host apprentices on short-term placements without adding them to their internal headcount or handling administrative burdens
Workplace
- Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET