SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

THE HARMONY TRUST LTD

Rochdale (OL12 7RQ)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 April 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Norden Primary School as a SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice. You will be supporting pupils with special educational needs within the Inclusion Hub, while completing your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Full-time hours (to be confirmed by school). Term-time only. Some flexibility may be required to support school events.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Under the guidance of the Senior Trust Leader for SEND and designated teaching staff, you will support pupils identified as having special educational needs to access learning and develop socially, emotionally and academically.

You may work within the classroom or outside the main teaching area, delivering personalised support programmes.

Key Tasks – Support for Pupils

  • Establish respectful and trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model
  • Support pupils to access a personalised curriculum, with emphasis on early communication, play skills and sensory experiences
  • Adjust activities based on pupil responses and individual needs
  • Ensure all pupils are safe and able to access learning opportunities
  • Support personal care, social development, hygiene and welfare needs where required
  • Assist pupils to access different areas of the school safely
  • Administer basic first aid and/or medication (following appropriate training and school procedures)
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encourage independence and self-esteem
  • Provide feedback to pupils on progress under teacher guidance
  • Support the implementation of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Plans and Behaviour Plans
  • Promote effective use of ICT within learning activities

Key Tasks – Support for Teachers

  • Promote positive behaviour in line with academy policy
  • Provide detailed feedback on pupil progress
  • Undertake pupil record keeping and assist with report collation
  • Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons
  • Assist with displays and the creation of purposeful learning environments
  • Provide clerical support including photocopying, filing, stock management and preparation of materials
  • Build constructive relationships with parents and carers

Key Tasks – Support for the School

  • Work collaboratively as part of the inclusion team
  • Support activities beyond the classroom, such as Breakfast Club or swimming
  • Accompany pupils on trips and visits under supervision

Where you'll work

Shawfield Lane
Rochdale
OL12 7RQ

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

You will complete the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training will include:

  • Structured off-the-job training with Rochdale Training
  • Development of SEND knowledge and inclusive practice
  • Safeguarding and child protection training
  • Behaviour management strategies
  • Supporting pupils with EHCPs and personalised learning plans
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
  • 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Norden Primary School is part of The Harmony Trust, a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust committed to high-quality education, inclusion and nurturing environments where every child can thrive.

Within the Northwest Inclusion Hub, the school provides specialist support for pupils with special educational needs, focusing on early communication, play skills, sensory experiences and personalised learning pathways.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work in a highly supportive inclusion team, developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to support pupils with additional needs while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

For someone passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected and supportive Trust.

After this apprenticeship

  • Permanent Teaching Assistant role within The Harmony Trust
  • Specialist SEND support roles
  • Further training in education or child development
  • Full-time employment
  • Potential for permanent opportunities within the Trust

Progression Opportunities Identified?

  • Yes – SEND specialist pathways within the Trust

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706631417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025405.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)