Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The successful candidate will support students with additional needs, liaise with staff and external agencies, deliver literacy and numeracy interventions, and promote students' social and emotional development as part of a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support team.

What you will do

To support the engagement and progress of students with a range of needs in the classroom environment, primarily supporting those with additional needs. To work as part of the school team and support the SENCO and Assistant SENCO to further develop the department.

Main Responsibilities:

• To be proactive in the classroom environment using a range of strategies to support students understanding
• Working with teaching staff and specialist advice collaboratively, to ensure students' progress towards learning objectives and learning targets are achieved
• Plan and develop one to one or small group intervention using a range of engaging activities to promote progress
• Provide support for teaching staff to aid the strategies they implement in the classroom
• Provide support to meet the needs of individual students with specific medical conditions, including personal care
• Observe and monitor students' progress, both academically and socially, to provide accurate assessments of progress and provide appropriate feedback to teaching staff on problem areas to aid the pupils learning
• Support the activities of individuals and groups of students to ensure their safety and wellbeing in accordance with the school's managing behaviour strategies and policies

Training

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship You will work towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You'll receive regular one-to-one coaching and workplace support, including observations, teaching sessions and professional development activities. Training is tailored to your role, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed as a Teaching Assistant and achieve your apprenticeship qualification.

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification and have the skills, knowledge and confidence to support teaching and learning across a school setting. You will be able to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, work effectively with teaching staff, and contribute to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment. There is also the opportunity to further progress in this sector.

Skills

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• Salary negotiable upto £10.25 per hour * Enhance DBS to be submitted in line with school procedures * The school is accessible on public transport.

About the employer

Sandbach High are searching for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work in secondary education across all age ranges, encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. We are looking for a new team member, someone keen to learn and excel. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build a career in education.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 10 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.15pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year