Teaching Assistant SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship - Abbotsweld Primary School

NET ACADEMIES TRUST

Essex (CM18 6TE)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

---

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Abbotsweld Primary as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

• Wage:

  £12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  National Minimum Wage – Apprentice £8 per hour

  Post is term time only, pro rata salary of £10842.00

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.45pm, term time + insets.

  32 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 13 April 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day-to-day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of interventions/Provision maps and assessments
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• To ensure the physical welfare of pupils and assist with their personal/physical needs as required [and following receipt of appropriate training], e.g. intimate care
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities and be aware of planning
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

Where you'll work

Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Partridge Road
Harlow
Essex
CM18 6TE

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant 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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• 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 employer

It is with pleasure that I welcome you to our school community. We are an aspirational school where we are dedicated to nurturing academic success, fostering positive wellbeing, and promoting physical development among our pupils. Our ethos revolves around empowering each child to discover their true potential, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their educational journey ahead- a Sense of SELF

Pupils at Abbotsweld further succeed by taking advantage of our enrichment programme whether it be political debate, performing on stage, playing out on the sports field, being a part of pupil voice programmes, leading a charitable activity or through one of the many more clubs available.

After this apprenticeship

• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Charlie

charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020232.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)