Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Northway Primary School
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED · London, NW7 3HS
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? This exciting apprenticeship gives you the chance to work alongside experienced educators in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
The work
As a SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while developing your skills, supporting pupils in their learning, and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resource set-up, and classroom activities to create a productive learning environment
- Provide tailored guidance to pupils, helping them understand subjects, build confidence, and overcome challenges
- Support behaviour management strategies, ensuring a safe, respectful, and engaging space for learning
- Help organise and prepare teaching materials, from textbooks to visual aids and digital resources
- Assist with marking, recording progress, and tracking student performance
- Work closely with staff to adapt activities and ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, feel included and supported
- Encourage the use of technology in lessons, guiding students with educational tools and software
- Support teachers in maintaining positive relationships with parents, sharing progress and addressing concerns
- Take part in training and workshops to develop your teaching skills and knowledge
- Always uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare
Training
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 programme
- Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED
What you come out with
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Passionate about children
- Calm
- Reliable
- Committed
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Desired · GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent
Things to consider
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.
The employer
We have an exciting opportunity with Inspire ATA! They are a flexi-job provider and you will be employed by Inspire ATA and placed with Dereham Neatherd High School for your apprenticeship.
Workplace
- The Fairway, London, NW7 3HS