Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - George Hastwell School

THE EDEN ACADEMY

Barrow-In-Furness (LA14 3LW)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 11 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 April 2026

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Summary

To work under the instruction/guidance of qualified teacher, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Actual salary will be £11609.00 (based on the £8 an hour rate) working weeks 39, paid weeks 44.65, 32.5 hours per week. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, term-time, (shift times TBC)

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 May 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

  • 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 education healthcare plan outcomes, Support Plans, Individual Education Plans and Personal Care programmes
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • 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
  • Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/ progress as directed
  • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, challenges etc.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour in line with established policy
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
  • Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, administer coursework etc.

Where you'll work

Moor Tarn Lane
Walney
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 3LW

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND Pathway) Qualification 
  • Expected Duration: 16-months
  • Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

At George Hastwell School, we are committed to creating an environment where every child feels supported, respected, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide individualised learning pathways that cater to the unique strengths and needs of each pupil.
We are also deeply rooted in our values-based ethos. At George Hastwell School, we teach our pupils to value themselves and others, helping them to become positive and active members of the community with the social and emotional skills they need to thrive in life.

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 VAC2000026613.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 11 May 2026 at 11:59pm)