SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Whiteknights Primary School

BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST

Reading (RG2 8EP)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 October 2026

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Summary

Whiteknights Primary school are looking for an aspiring SEND teaching assistant to join their busy team. Your role includes facilitating learning by supporting the needs of individual pupils and small groups of pupils in accordance with school policy and government initiatives in the pursuit of high standards of pupils’ achievement.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday- term time only 8:50am- 15:20pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 2026

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

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

  • Work with small groups or individuals giving support for individual curriculum programmes and assist the teacher
  • To work with the SEN/Subject co-ordinator (maths, English and Reading) and help deliver specific programmes to small groups of children
  • To aid the teacher in classroom discipline reinforcing the teacher’s standards of behaviour and tidiness within the classroom
  • Work with and supervise small groups of children using ICT equipment/software
  • Accompanying groups or individuals around school
  • Respect confidentiality when dealing with other professionals
  • Providing objective and accurate feedback on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
  • Monitor, record and analyse pupil data e.g. daily attendance records, behaviour records
  • Carry out the organisation and collation of pupil reports (as required)
  • Carry out general examination administration tasks and maintain class records at the request of the teacher
  • Preparation of classroom/education materials and organise supplies of classroom/educational materials and equipment
  • Undertake administrative tasks which support the teacher and pupils e.g. photocopying, filing
  • Supervise pupils on school educational trips (if applicable) and First Aid and/or break time playground supervision (if required)
  • Share accountability for responding to safeguarding and health and safety needs of both pupils and staff
  • Attend staff training, after school meetings, school educational trips and special occasions in the school’s annual calendar (as appropriate), agreeing in advance whether additional hours will be allocated and whether these are to be paid or to be taken off in lieu
  • Undertake Lunchtime Controller duties for 30 minutes per day, focusing on the delivery of an enjoyable and safe lunchtime experience to our pupils at all times
  • Supervise and ensure the welfare of the children during the lunchtime break both inside and outside the building. In case of wet weather, supervise the children inside the school as directed
  • To ensure that children put their dirty plates and cutlery in the correct place
  • Monitor the behaviour of the children at all times, in conjunction with the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour.  Ensure that the behaviour policy is understood and implemented on a daily basis
  • Ensure all children are engaged in suitable activities. Be pro-active and vigilant regarding any situations that may be a cause for concern e.g. bullying or children isolated from mainstream activities. Take appropriate action to resolve these issues and report them to the lunchtime supervisor
  • To ensure that lunchtime controllers move around the playground and supervise the pupils at all times
  • Comply with the school’s safeguarding policy at all times
  • Observe Health and Safety regulations relating to the school at all times
  •  To ensure that appropriate footwear is worn and that suitable clothing is worn in the winter for outdoor supervision of pupils
  • To complete suitable First Aid training as directed by the Head Teacher. Deal with minor accidents and administer First Aid as required and in accordance with the school’s policy
  • To ensure that accidents are recorded and reported to teaching staff in accordance with the school’s policy

Where you'll work

Whiteknights Primary School
Fairlawn Green Shinfield Rise
Reading
RG2 8EP

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

  • Teaching Assistant level 3 SEND Pathway 
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

The Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET) is a multi academy trust which supports primary schools across London and Berkshire, including Whiteknights Primary School.

https://www.whiteknights.wokingham.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship although not guaranteed
  • Level 5 Higher level teaching assistant qualification available

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059691.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)