Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant

Summary

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum. Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND. Assist with the implementation of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), and behaviour support plans. Encourage social inclusion and emotional well-being.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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The salary will be between £11,620.96-£18,793.63.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Term time only plus inset days. Exact hours to be agreed between apprentice and their manager.

29 hours 39 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum
Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
Assist with the implementation of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), and behaviour support plans
Encourage social inclusion and emotional well-being
Work under the direction of class teachers to deliver tailored lesson activities
Promote engagement and participation in lessons

Where you'll work

William Jessop Way
Hartcliffe
Bristol
BS13 0RL

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College, weekly, term time only to complete their learning.

More training information

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

SGS College will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard. On programme learning will be followed by the final End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a Profession Discussion. Full-time apprentices will spend typically 18-months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.

Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated tutor who will support them in completing their Portfolio and preparing for the End Point Assessment. The Employer, Training Provider (tutor) and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway. The tutor will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components.

The tutor will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice and their Line Manager/Employer at 8-12-week intervals.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)
English (grade 4 and above)

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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role

About this company

Bridge Learning Campus is an all-through school located in the Whitchurch Park area of Bristol, England. It offers education from nursery through to secondary school, allowing students to complete their entire school journey—from early years to GCSEs—within one institution. What Makes It Unique: All-Through Education: Children can start in nursery and stay through to age 16, benefiting from a consistent learning environment. Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to span all age groups, giving students early access to specialist staff and facilities typically reserved for older students. Values: The school emphasizes empowerment, confidence-building, and a supportive community ethos. Clubs & Activities: Offers a wide range of extracurriculars including sports, music, art, cookery, and nature clubs. OFSTED Rating: Recently rated “Good” across the board, reflecting strong teaching and student engagement.

https://bridgelearningcampus.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

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