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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
LEDBURY (HR8 2HF)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Summary
We're seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to join the SEND team. You will be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and their families. At JMHS, it is our ambition that students with SEND achieve as well as other students and we believe that the best support for students occurs in the classroom.
Wage
£17,250 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pro rata so actual wage will be £11,802.28
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:45am- 3:15pm (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Term time only, plus 5 INSET days. 30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 December 2026
Duration
1 year 9 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 class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- Support students in the classroom, or school HUB, and assist with delivery of curriculum
- Assist with group activities within and away from the classroom
- Assist with the assessment of children’s progress
- Assist with meeting medical, personal social and behavioural needs
- Follow the relevant procedures for ensuring that information and data is collected and recorded
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Where you'll work
MABLES FURLONG
LEDBURY HR8 2HF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
- 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.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4)
- GCSE in: 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the position further please email Hayley Newnes (Assistant Headteacher: SENDCo) hayley.newnes@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
About this employer
The principal activity is the provision of public benefit education by maintaining, managing and developing an 11 to 18 years comprehensive school offering a broad and balanced curriculum.
https://www.jmhs.hereford.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).
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships
apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
0345 155 2020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057533.
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