Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - Scott Wilkie Primary School

Scott Wilkie Primary School

London (E16 3HD)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

To support the education and welfare of pupils as directed by class teachers, having due regard to the school’s aims, objectives, schemes of work and policies, and relevant national requirements. To share in the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all pupils.

Wage

£14,040 a year

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£8 per hour, This will increase to the NMW for your age adter the 1st year.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, 15 min break and 30 min lunch.

33 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Support children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
  • Assist in monitoring, assessing, and recording the progress of key children in line with school procedures, reporting to class teachers as required.
  • Provide constructive feedback to children to support and promote continued progress.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and respond to children’s individual needs, supporting those experiencing specific difficulties.
  • Support teachers in establishing and maintaining appropriate learning and behaviour expectations.
  • Promote children’s self-esteem and encourage the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs.
  • Contribute to creating and maintaining a purposeful, organised, and supportive learning environment, ensuring effective use of classroom resources and materials.
  • Present agreed learning activities clearly and engagingly (under the direction of the teacher/SENDCo) to maintain children’s interest and motivation, supporting both individual and group learning.
  • Support children’s learning across all areas of the curriculum, both indoors and outdoors, including off-site activities, under the supervision and guidance of a named teacher.
  • Contribute information to support the preparation and review of Support Plans (SPs) and implement relevant actions from these plans.
  • Use a variety of teaching and learning resources, including ICT, in consultation with the teacher to enhance learning.
  • Following appropriate training and professional guidance, assist in meeting specific needs such as physical development, speech and language support, and medical requirements outlined in approved care plans.
  • Carry out welfare duties related to pupils’ personal care needs (e.g., dressing, feeding, toileting) where appropriate, while promoting independence.
  • Support the preparation and maintenance of classroom resources, displays, and learning environments in consultation with the teacher.

Where you'll work

Scott Wilkie Primary School
Hoskins Close Custom House
London
E16 3HD

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)

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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

  • Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
  • Expected Duration: 16 months.
  • Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongide full-time placement at the school.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Scott Wilkie Primary School is a top performing primary school situated in Custom House. The school is a founding member of the ‘Agate Momentum Trust’. The Trust aspires to provide its pupils with a world class education. Senior leaders have researched and implemented the latest most effective practices from around the UK and across the globe in order to provide the children in the Trust with a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that puts the child at the heart of their curriculum and learning.
 
Scott Wilkie serves the needs of its diverse and rich community by providing a continuously improving and outward looking school. Families in Custom House, east London deserve the best start to their education so they go on to become great learners and citizens of the future.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020804.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)