Level 3 Send Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship AT the Gatwick School

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.

What you'll do

• 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.

After the apprenticeship

• 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

Skills

• 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

About 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

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday - 8:45am - 3:15pm.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year