1:1 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: LIFT SCHOOLS
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Location: S71 4JS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,403.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000038191
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 38.4 weeks per year. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN) to join our community focused and supportive team at Lift Meadstead Primary, in Barnsley, on a fixed term basis.
Training to be Provided
- As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 ‘Initial Teaching Assistant Training’
- Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace or online every 2-4 weeks
- In between these meetings, you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer
Future Prospects
- Due to operational requirements, apprentices cannot be guaranteed a permanent job or higher-level apprenticeship on completion of their apprenticeship
- Where a suitable permanent job or an advanced level apprenticeship opportunity becomes available in their training school or other trust schools, apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply for it and, subject to satisfactory completion of their apprenticeship and suitable qualifications/experience, will be guaranteed an interview
Vacancy Detail
Key responsibilities:
- Improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
- Supervise classroom activities and play
- Support and lead on SEN interventions and 1:1 support
- Support students so that they can; access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement
- Be a compassionate, warm and friendly face to children and parents
Other Information
To be eligible, applicants must have resided in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
Please note applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.