Apprentice SENCo Support Assistant (Primary School)
THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST WEST MONKTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Taunton (TA2 8FT)
Closes in 8 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 November 2025
Contents
Summary
To support the SENCo in delivering high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including administrative support and working directly with children to complete assessments.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 29 January 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
Administrative Support
- Maintain and update SEND records, including provision maps, pupil profiles, SENCo Assessment Records and EHCP application documentation.
- Support with the organisation of meetings and parent consultations.
- Assist in preparing reports, referrals, and paperwork for external agencies (e.g., SALT, Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway, Educational Psychologist).
- Track and monitor interventions and assessment data using school systems – e.g. using Insight.
- Manage SEN resources and maintain filing systems.
Pupil-Facing Support:
- Work with individual pupils or small groups to complete assessments (e.g., dyslexia screeners, speech and language checklists, phonics assessments).
- Gather pupil voice in SEND systems – e.g. for EHCP applications/referrals to external agencies.
- Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and emotional wellbeing.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Liaise with class teachers to gather information and support inclusive classroom practice.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding pupil progress and support.
- Attend relevant training and contribute to staff development sessions.
Where you'll work
West Monkton Primary School
Bridgwater Road
Taunton
TA2 8FT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Delivery of skills will take place online via a bespoke E-learning platform. There will be optional community days for networking and consolidation of learning at our Bridgwater College.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Ability to work independently
- Interpersonal skills
Other requirements
Experience working with children in an education setting and an understanding of SEND and inclusive education is essential. Desirable criteria include experience supporting children with SEND, knowledge of SEND assessments and intervention programmes, familiarity with school data systems and holding a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant, SEN training).
About this employer
The Oak Partnership Trust is a family of schools that cater for children and young people from 2 – 19 years old. Established on 1st January 2019 with a clear purpose of being an inclusive community of schools which inspires a passion for knowledge and the courage and confidence to fly.
After this apprenticeship
After this apprenticeship, opportunities may include moving into broader support roles with increased responsibility.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000586.
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Closes in 8 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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