Summary
Join a dedicated team in a vibrant special school that supports young people aged 11 to 19 with complex learning difficulties. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and nurturing environment, working alongside passionate professionals to help every child grow in confidence and achieve their full potential.
Wage
£13,152.10 a year
Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday 8.40am - 3.30pm, Tuesday, 8.30am - 4.45pm, Wednesday, 8:40am - 3.30pm/4.45pm every other week, Thursday, 8.30am - 3.30pm and Friday, 8.40am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
33 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 6 October 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
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
* Support pupils through tailored classroom activities, one-to-one support, and small group work
* Foster social, emotional, and intellectual development in a compassionate, person-centred way
* Assist with personal care, mobility, and medical needs as required
* Promote independence and build self-esteem in daily interactions
* Help plan and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure a consistent approach to support
* Participate in creative, physical, and community-based activities including PE, swimming, and school trips
* Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where all students can thrive
Where you'll work
Carnforth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9JL
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)
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
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
More training information
* Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
* Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Passionate about children
* Caring
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.