Summary We’re delighted to be working with St Marie’s Primary School & Nursery to recruit a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support a pupil with special educational needs. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and passionate about helping children thrive, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in education while earning a wage. Wage £13,741 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Teaching assistant (level 3) Hours 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks plus INSET days). 35 hours a week Start date Wednesday 7 January 2026 Duration 1 year 6 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 We’re delighted to be working with St Marie’s Primary School & Nursery to recruit a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support a pupil with special educational needs. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and passionate about helping children thrive, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in education while earning and learning. As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 support for a SEND pupil, working closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and wider staff team. This role directly supports the pupil’s learning, wellbeing, and confidence—making a meaningful difference every day. You'll be part of the Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company, gaining valuable experience in a nurturing and inclusive school environment committed to excellence and child development. What You’ll Do: - Work with the class teacher to raise pupil achievement. - Promote independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. - Support pupils individually or in groups to access learning. - Adjust activities based on pupil responses and needs. - Assist in delivering lessons, learning activities, and targeted interventions. - Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND. - Help develop communication, role play, and social skills. - Encourage positive behaviour, cooperation, and engagement. - Support personal, social, emotional development and self-esteem. - Assist with implementing IEPs, EHCP provisions, and behaviour strategies. - Supervise pupils on educational visits where required. - Ensure the pupil’s safety, welfare, and inclusion at all times. - Assist with planning, delivery, and evaluation of lessons. - Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and outcomes. - Prepare teaching resources and maintain accurate records. - Liaise with parents, specialist teachers, and other professionals. - Contribute to review meetings (IEP, EHCP) where appropriate. - Undertake administrative and classroom support tasks. Where you'll work Rugby CV22 7AF Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SCCU LTD Training course Teaching assistant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Training delivered in the workplace, tailored to your role by SCCU Group. You’ll work towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard and, if required, Functional Skills in Maths & English. Bespoke tuition, life & wellbeing support, access to employee assistance and ongoing training opportunities. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade A-C / 4) Maths (grade A-C / 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 Patience Team working Organisation skills Initiative Attention to detail About this employer https://www.sma.magnificat.org.uk/ Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship Potential for a permanent position upon successful completion. Progression into roles such as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEND Support Worker. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SCCU LTD The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002379.