Teaching assistant apprenticeship

ROWAN PARK SCHOOL

LIVERPOOL (L21 0DA)

Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

Posted on 7 August 2025

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Summary

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children with significant Special Educational Needs under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 October 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high
    expectations
  • Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance
    and direction of the teacher
  • Use specialist (curricular / learning) skills / training / experience to support pupils
  • Provide additional support for individual pupils enabling them to maintain their access to
    learning, this will include personal care, pastoral support, facilitating use of specialist equipment etc Provide additional support for individual pupils enabling them to maintain
    their access to learning, this will include personal care, pastoral support, and using specialist equipment to support pupils mobility.
  • Pastoral Care – follow individual personal care plan, which includes toileting, dressing/undressing, washing, teeth cleaning and any other individual pupil/students
    needs.

Where you'll work

STERRIX LANE
LIVERPOOL
L21 0DA

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

In the school.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

A warm welcome to our Rowan Schools, where every individual is celebrated, valued, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you are a new visitor or a longstanding member of our community, I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to our school and share a glimpse of what makes it such a special place. At the heart of our school is a deep commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic environment that meets the unique needs of each learner. From our youngest pupils to our oldest students, we work collaboratively to ensure that every child and young adult feels supported, inspired, and challenged. Our dedicated team of skilled staff strive to tailor education and care to foster growth in all areas - academic, social, emotional, and physical.

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After this apprenticeship

After completing a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you will be well-positioned to progress in your education and career. Possible career pathways include:

  • Experienced Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Take on more responsibility, such as leading small group interventions or covering classes.
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support – Specialise in supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Learning Mentor or Pastoral Support Roles – Provide emotional and behavioural support to students.
  • Teacher Training – With further study (such as a degree and QTS), you could progress to becoming a qualified teacher.
  • Education Support Roles – Such as attendance officer, safeguarding support, or school administration roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335779.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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