Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - School 360

About the Role

The Primary Teaching Assistant plays a central role in embedding the school's innovative culture and ethos. Working collaboratively with teachers, this position focuses on supporting individual student progress, reinforcing wellbeing, and ensuring an inclusive, high-expectation environment for all learners—particularly the most vulnerable.

Apprenticeship Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 4pm, 15 min break and 30 mins lunch break 36 hours per week
• Hourly Wage: £8 per hour (first 12 months), then National Minimum Wage
• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Location: 5 Sugar House Lane, School 360, Stratford, E15 2QS
• Expected Duration: 16 months

Key Responsibilities

• Take every opportunity to develop pupils' language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers, and teach groups of children when required.
• Assist in monitoring and recording the progress of individual pupils in accordance with school procedures, and report progress to class teachers.
• Work with teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils' individual needs, supporting those experiencing specific difficulties.
• Assist the teacher in setting appropriate learning and behaviour expectations, and support pupils in achieving these.
• Promote and reinforce pupils' self esteem and wellbeing, encouraging the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs.
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment, ensuring pupils can use the equipment and materials provided effectively.
• Undertake the general care of equipment, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and provide first aid when appropriate.
• Present agreed learning tasks in a clear and engaging manner to maintain pupils' interest and motivation. Work with pupils individually and in groups, contributing to decisions about appropriate learning goals and strategies.
• Provide information to support the preparation and review of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), and carry out appropriate actions from Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Use a range of support techniques, including computers and other resources, consulting with the teacher on when and how to use them effectively.
• Under the direction of appropriate professionals and following adequate training, assist in meeting pupils' specific needs, including physical development, speech and language development, and medical needs outlined in approved care plans agreed with parents.
• Following appropriate training, carry out welfare duties relating to pupils' personal care, including dressing, feeding and toileting where necessary, while encouraging independence. Administer medical care, such as nebulised medication, in line with training and school procedures.
• Produce and maintain classroom resources, displays and learning environments in consultation with the teacher.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, parents and other professionals to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.