Leys Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice
The Leys Primary School
Dagenham (RM10 9YR)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 July 2026
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Summary
Become a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, play a key role in supporting students with SEN and Education. You’ll provide tailored 1:1 and small group support, promote independence, monitor progress, and champion inclusion across the school.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 8:30am - 4.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 9 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
1. Classroom Preparation
1.1 Set out learning resources in line with the preparation requirements provided, normally by the teacher.
1.2 Check the availability and location of safety equipment in the learning environment.
1.3 Report shortages of learning materials to the teacher.
1.4 Encourage pupils to return materials to the appropriate place after use and to dispose of wastes in a safe and tidy manner.
1.5 Check the condition of learning resources and materials after use.
1.6 Bring any damage or losses to learning resources and materials to the attention of the teacher as soon as practicable.
1.7 To put up displays of children’s work.
2. Classroom Records
2.1 Complete basic records accurately and legibly with the details specified by the teacher (e.g. word check, colour check, checking spelling tests, complete basic reading records, IEP targets).
2.2 Comply with the school requirements for storage and security of pupil records at all times.
2.3 Make sure that information for the school office is collected, collated and passed on as promptly as possible.
2.4 Maintain confidentiality according to organisational and legal requirements.
2.5 Ensure detailed records of I.E.P. targets and pupils’ progress are kept up to date and available for SENCO/class-teacher.
3. Working with pupils
3.1 Provide the pupil with the level and type of individual attention specified by the teacher.
3.2 Work to build a good relationship with the pupil.
3.3 Encourage the pupil to take responsibility for his/her own behaviour and to act independently.
3.4 Interact with the pupil in a manner appropriate to the pupil’s communication and interaction skills.
3.5 Provide comfort and immediate care for minor accidents, upsets and ailments and report serious problems to the relevant people.
3.6 Recognise uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in the pupil and report these promptly to the relevant people.
3.7 Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils.
3.8 Encourage groups to work together to comply with behaviour targets they have been set.
3.9 Consistently demonstrate respect for the rights of others in interactions with pupils and other adults.
3.10 Monitor the group’s behaviour attentively enough to spot any signs of conflict or dangerous actions at an early stage and report to relevant people.
3.11 Respond to conflict situations and incidents of anti-social behaviour in line with school policies and within the scope of responsibilities of role.
4. Support for Colleagues
4.1 Provide consistent and effective support for colleagues in line with the requirements and responsibilities of the role.
4.2 Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues.
4.3 Keep colleagues informed about aspects of work and schedule which may affect the support that can be offered to them.
5. Personal Development
5.1 Maintain an up to date understanding of the requirements of the role and responsibilities.
5.2 Undertake appraisal/performance review.
5.3 Undertake agreed development actions conscientiously and within the required timescale.
5.4 Make effective use of the development support available.
6. Health and Safety
6.1 Follow health and safety regulations and guidelines when attending to pupils’ hygiene,
health and medical needs.
6.2 Promptly report any problems in maintaining standards of health and hygiene to the teacher.
6.3 Promptly report signs of health problems to the teacher.
Where you'll work
Leys Primary School House
Leys Avenue
Dagenham
RM10 9YR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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
This apprenticeship is delivered as a day release at our college campus in Stratford, E15. You will be required to attend college once a week. You will study towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Mathematics (grade 4/C)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
We, at Leys Primary School, will provide a broad and balanced curriculum for our children to acquire the knowledge, practise the skills and develop understanding to thrive in the 21st century and contribute positively to their community and global society.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential of full-time and permanent employment for the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041497.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)