Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Wimborne Primary School – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to start your career in education? Wimborne is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our friendly and successful school while working towards industry-recognised qualifications.

Wage

£12,170.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours tbc, 30.83 hrs per week, Term-time only

30 hours 50 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Support children aged 4–11 in their learning journey.
Assist teachers in the classroom and with daily school activities.
Help deliver engaging lessons and run small group interventions, including for SEND pupils.
Prepare learning resources.
Follow school policies on safeguarding and behaviour.
Learn from experienced staff and grow your skills every day.

Where you'll work

Wimborne School
PO4 8DE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
Adapt resources to support all learners.
Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
Apply methods of formative assessment.
Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
Provide feedback to learners.
Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
Adapt resources to support all learners.
Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
Apply methods of formative assessment.
Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
Provide feedback to learners.

Your training plan

You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

More training information

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).
Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

About this company

Our school motto is ‘Reach for the Stars’. We encourage all children to aim high and work hard to achieve all their hopes, dreams, and ambitions. We promote our Star Values of Sincerity, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect to ensure our school is a great place to be and that our children learn how to be good citizens.

After this apprenticeship

Future opportunities for progression

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