Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Kingsford Community School is a vibrant 11-16 school with a roll of 1500 students and has excellent facilities in all subject areas. The school is committed to high-quality, inclusive education for students, of whom over seventy per cent are multilingual. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fantastic school.

What you'll do

• Provide individualised support to students with SEND, both in and out of the classroom
• Assist students in accessing the curriculum and adapting materials as needed
• Support and advocate for students who may have differences or difficulties in communication skills, social interaction, and independent learning skills
• Help students manage sensory sensitivities and implement strategies to reduce anxiety or behavioural challenges
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering differentiated lessons and learning materials
• Provide in-class support, including small group instruction and one-on-one assistance, as needed
• Adapt teaching strategies and techniques to meet the needs of students
• Utilise appropriate assistive technology and visual supports to enhance student learning
• There may be a requirement to support with personal care, therefore you must be happy to assist with this

After the apprenticeship

There may be progression opportunities available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

The school has achieved a range of nationally accredited awards and was rated Outstanding for Pupil Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management during the school's last OFSTED inspection.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THELIGHTBULB LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 31 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:00pm.

Working year is based on 45 weeks. Salary is paid pro-rata. 36 hours per week worked.

• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 7
• Wage: £13,009 a year