Apprentice Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – All-through School, Hastings

Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship specialising in SEND support offers the perfect opportunity to learn while working in a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Learning is delivered both in‑person and online during your working hours and can be completed within just 11 months — with all costs fully covered by your employer.

This SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice role is based in an ambitious and thriving primary school in Hastings, known for its strong commitment to inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs. They are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate apprentice to start in September 2026.

In this role, you will provide vital, personalised support to pupils who require additional assistance to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

• Supporting pupils with SEND needs on a one-to-one basis or within small groups
• Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons
• Helping pupils with their educational, emotional, and behavioural development
• Preparing specialist classroom resources
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to staff and parents

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete specialist workshops designed to develop your expertise in SEND support, including:

• The SEND landscape in the UK
• Safeguarding in SEND
• Adaptive Curriculum Design
• Innovative Assessments for SEND pupils
• SEND Milestones and Strategies to Support Pupils
• Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia
• Responding to Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Supporting pupils with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE C in Maths and English needed)
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Committed to completing a minimum 11‑month apprenticeship

• Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
• CACHE Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Tailor‑made learning plans focused on SEND support
• Opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend!

Please note:

all successful candidates must hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work; full assistance with this will be provided.

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