Peterhouse School Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic & caring individuals who are keen to learn & develop skills as a SEND Teaching Assistant. In this role you will work with all classes across the school, supporting children & young people aged 5 to 19 in activities that meet their individual needs, in order to help them become successful adults with Autism.

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The apprentice will be paid £12.21 an hour for the first 6 months rising to £14.29 after this.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - 8.45 am - 4.15 pm (hours would be confirmed at recruitment) Term Time only

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

3

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

Build and maintain positive relationships with:

* Parents, guardians, carers and families

* All school colleagues, assisting in the creation and maintenance of good working relationships between all staff

* The local community, presenting a positive image of the school

Attend and contribute to, as required:

* Parent’s evenings and other school events, some of which may be outside of school hours

* Presentation and Awards evenings

* Staff meetings

* Internal reviews and other internal meetings as appropriate

* Appraisal meetings

* Continuing professional development activity

* To participate in ‘in house’ training and seven training days per year

Undertake to:

* To be familiar with and endorse the school's mission statement, staff charter, aims and ethos. You are also expected to develop a sound knowledge of autism and strive to inform your practice with this knowledge

* To be familiar with and adhere to the school's policies and guidelines e.g. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Positive Behaviour Support

* To support the meeting of objectives within the school development plan

* To contribute to school self-evaluation

* Be familiar with Autism Initiatives and Peterhouse School Vision and Mission statements, and with all relevant policies and procedures

* Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work

Specific Responsibilities

* Under the general guidance of the teacher, work closely with all children on an individual basis and in group situations to support their learning.

o To liaise and interact effectively with teaching staff, parents and carers in order to enable access to learning, to support achievement and progress, and promote the welfare of all children

* To assist in the preparation of resources

* To support class staff in establishing an appropriate, stimulating and secure learning environment.

o To support the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

* Contribute to assessment by making observations and sharing information concerning individual children and their needs with colleagues, in line with school policy

* To read and understand individual Educational, Health and Care Plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Pupil Risk Assessments.

* To assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating pupil Education and Health Care Plans.

* To assist in the recording of pupil progress and attainment

* To establish productive working relationships with pupils, and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom; supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

* To implement agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses/needs

* Work in partnership with the teaching staff to ensure that appropriate differentiated learning activities are planned, delivered and monitored regularly, in order that children are working towards their expected outcomes

Where you'll work

Preston New Road
Southport
PR9 8PA

Training

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

College or training organisation

HARPER CRAVEN ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Training will take place within the school, the majority of the training will be online.

Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

You will be assigned a course tutor and mentor at the school.

As a miminum you will meet with the training provider once a month and will be off the job training time to build your portfolio of work.

More training information

You will be invited to attend Autism Initiatives training courses as part of your apprenticeship. This may include inset day training

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Autism Initiatives is a nationwide charity with over 50 years experience of working positively and supporting people with Autism, their families and carers. Providing specialist services tailored to each individual from supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.

http://www.autisminitiatives.org (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There will be no guarantee of paid employment but if opportunities arise the apprentice can apply for teaching assistant roles within the school and externally.

With experience the Level 3 qualified teaching assistant could further their development with a Higher Level Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK)

Conny Brandt

admin@aipeterhouse.org

01704506682

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328477.

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Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 15 July 2025)

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