SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Marshfields School

Peterborough (PE1 4PP)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 26 March 2026

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Summary

At Marshfields, we believe that every student deserves a path to success. The successful applicant for this post will need to be dedicated to bridging that gap - offering the wrap-around support and resources in order to empower our learners to thrive, excel, and own their future."

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Current rate of pay is £13.90 p/h; however this will be reviewed in April 2026.  (Apprentice Teaching Assistant is grade 6 on the local authority pay scale and will be confirmed at interview)

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday - Friday, 8.40am - 3.30pm Term Time Only for 43.5 weeks a year.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Work with the senior leadership team to plan and deliver activities for individual or small groups of students, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
  • To support classroom teachers in raising standards of literacy and numeracy
  • To support students to take responsibility for their own learning
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
  • Support pupils with routines and transitions
  • Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
  • Support with intimate care and hoisting with discretion and help students to develop independence
  • Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy
  • To assist the teacher with the preparation of the classroom and appropriate resources
  • To participate in training and other learning activities as required
  • To supervise students on planned trips, visits and out of school activities as required
  • To contribute to the overall ethos of the school to ensure an environment which is calm, purposeful, and happy

Where you'll work

Marshfields School
Eastern Close Dogsthorpe
Peterborough
PE1 4PP

Training

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

Training provider

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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

Learners will be required to attend a mandatory college-based day at Peterborough College, that takes place 1 day every 3 weeks for approx 6hrs duration

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Literature and/or Language (grade C/4 or above)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Adaptable

Other requirements

  • You will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check

About this employer

Marshfields School is a thriving special school for students aged 7–19 with complex learning difficulties. As our school continues to grow, we are expanding our team to ensure that our provision remains closely tailored to the needs of the students we serve.

At Marshfields, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our curriculum is built around strong relationships, personalised learning and high aspirations for all students. Through a carefully designed pathway-based curriculum, we enable students to access learning in ways that match their developmental stage, communication needs and learning styles.

Our four specialist pathways ensure that learning is both accessible and aspirational:

·        Explorers Pathway – a pre-formal, play-based approach where students learn through sensory experiences, exploration, curiosity and early communication.

·        Enrichment Pathway – a semi-formal curriculum supporting the development of life skills, communication, early literacy and numeracy through continuous provision and thematic learning.

·        Engagement Pathway – a structured semi-formal curriculum where students develop subject knowledge alongside communication, independence and confidence.

·        Enhancement Pathway – a more formal curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, supporting students to build academic knowledge and prepare for adulthood.

Through these pathways we create a learning environment that is ambitious and focused on helping every young person develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. All Key Stage 4 students, across all pathways, work towards accredited qualifications ranging from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1, ensuring that every student leaves Marshfields with recognised achievements and a strong foundation for the future.

 

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After this apprenticeship

  • There is an further opportunity to progress onto a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
  • If a position is available, there may be an opportunity to move into a permanent position at the school

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022676.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026