SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Watling Park School

Watling Park School

Edgware (HA8 9YA)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

To support the delivery of high-quality education and care for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while undertaking an approved Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. This role combines hands-on support in the classroom with structured learning and training.

Wage

£19,747 a year

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£10. 85 per hour in line with national guidance for the Apprenticeship Wage

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (8.15am to 4pm), term-time only.

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 17 May 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

  • Assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities tailored for pupils with SEND.
  • Work one-to-one or with small groups under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCo. ∙
  • Support pupils’ social and emotional development, encouraging independence and positive
    behaviour.
  • Help to create an inclusive, engaging, and safe classroom environment.
  • Support pupils with physical, sensory, or medical needs as required (with training).
  • Maintain accurate records of pupils’ progress and contribute to assessments and reviews.
  • Attend and actively participate in apprenticeship training, workshops, and review meetings.
  • Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
  • Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety guidance at all times.

Where you'll work

Watling Park School
Pavilion Way
Edgware
HA8 9YA

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

  • On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced staff.
  • Release time to attend off-site or online apprenticeship learning sessions.
  • Regular reviews to support progress and development.
  • Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion.

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a friendly and inclusive school, with a new building with excellent facilities, including an extensive outdoor space as well as a full-sized football pitch!

We offer a broad, exciting curriculum for all pupils while supporting each child’s developmental needs, through exploration, creativity and practical application. We equip each and every pupil with the skills, knowledge, understanding and mindset to succeed in the next stage of their education and throughout their 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 VAC2000028149.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)