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Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Millstead Primary School
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool (L27 0YD)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2026
Summary
The learner will be working toward the role of Additional Needs Support Assistant. This position involves supporting the class teacher, the Headteacher and the Governing Body in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for pupils with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties or autism.
Wage:
£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices:
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£8 per hour (first 12 months), then National Minimum Wage
Training course:
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours:
Monday to Friday (8.45am to 3.30pm, and every other Monday until 5pm), term-time only, 32 hours per week.
Start date:
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Duration:
1 year 4 months
Positions available:
5
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
- Contributed to curriculum planning and evaluation, supporting the implementation of teaching programmes
- Assisted in lesson delivery and interacted effectively with teachers and pupils
- Adapted learning activities in response to pupil needs and progress
- Supported the use of ICT in learning, helping pupils build confidence and independence in technology use
- Provided individual and group support, explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and maintaining pupil engagement and motivation
- Delivered short sessions to the whole class, such as reading activities
- Encouraged communication and participation through role play and interactive tasks
- Promoted inclusion, teamwork, and positive pupil relationships
- Fostered independence, confidence, and self-esteem among pupils
- Assisted in lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation in collaboration with teaching staff
- Monitored pupil progress and provided constructive feedback to the teacher
- Contributed to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record keeping
- Supported classroom management through the preparation and organisation of resources, equipment, and materials
- Completed administrative tasks such as producing learning materials and managing coursework
- Liaised with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development
- Ensured the safety, welfare, and inclusion of pupils, providing personal and hygiene support where required
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Where you'll work
Millstead School
Naylorsfield Drive
Liverpool L27 0YD
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
- 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: Maths and English (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Positive attitude
- Friendly, caring & nurturing
- Passionate about education
About this employer
Millstead School caters for children aged 2 – 11 years who have severe or profound learning and/or physical needs, including complex autism. The Governors and Executive Headteacher of our OUTSTANDING school (Ofsted January 2024) are looking for engaging individuals who have the desire, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to our pupils’ lives and who can make an immediate contribution to the way our pupils learn and interact. They should be dynamic in their approach to making learning fun and accessible for all pupils.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible full-time employment after the apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Horiya horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056644.
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Closes in 17 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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