Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

To work as part of a professional Teaching Assistant Team in our Academy Inclusion Hub, being responsible for supporting childrens activities, observation & assessment of the children. Ensure each child feels safe and secure. Having a duty of care and following relevant safeguarding procedures.

What you'll do

• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies.
• Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Support pupils to understand instructions.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the school, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises.
• To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan.
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.

After the apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Motivated
• Relatable

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

Things to consider

• Willingness to undertake training in relevant learning strategies
• You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events outside of normal working hours, for example, parent's evenings and open days.
• There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out.
• You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

About the employer

Our core aim is to provide the best possible education for our children. We want the academy to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and parents who live and work in Oldham and Derby.

We believe that The Harmony Trust will be a place where every child believes, achieves and succeeds. Developing well-being and self-esteem is at our core alongside raising attainment and achievement.

we aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced high-quality education in a caring and stimulating environment, where our school community is learning and achieving together.

We have academies in Derby and Northwest and have approximately 780 staff

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: DERBY COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week with 30 mins lunch per day.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year