Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

We're seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to join the SEND team. You will be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and their families. At JMHS, it is our ambition that students with SEND achieve as well as other students and we believe that the best support for students occurs in the classroom.

What you'll do

Your job duties will include:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Support students in the classroom, or school HUB, and assist with delivery of curriculum
• Assist with group activities within and away from the classroom
• Assist with the assessment of children's progress
• Assist with meeting medical, personal social and behavioural needs
• Follow the relevant procedures for ensuring that information and data is collected and recorded

Training

• Teaching Assistant Standard Level 3

After the apprenticeship

• Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the position further please email Hayley Newnes (Assistant Headteacher: SENDCo)

hayley.newnes@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk

About the employer

The principal activity is the provision of public benefit education by maintaining, managing and developing an 11

to 18 years comprehensive school offering a broad and balanced curriculum.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 8:45am- 3:15pm (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Term time only, plus 5 INSET days.
• Start date: 7 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,250 a year