Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - Springwood Heath Primary School
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Company: Liverpool City Council
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Location: Liverpool, L19 4TL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000055813
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Application Deadline Date: 12/10/2026
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Start Date: 13/10/2026
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Positions Available: 14
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm, 30-minutes unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
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. The role includes providing tailored support to help pupils overcome barriers.
Training to be Provided
- Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Location: Springwood Heath Primary School, Danefield Road, Liverpool, L19 4TL
- Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside a full-time placement at the school
- Expected Duration: 16-months
Future Prospects
Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation while supporting the delivery of teaching programmes
- Assist in lessons and interact effectively with teachers and pupils
- Adapt learning activities according to pupil needs and progress
- Support the use of ICT in learning and help pupils grow in confidence and independence with technology
- Provide individual and group support by explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and sustaining engagement and motivation
- Deliver short whole class sessions such as reading activities
- Encourage communication and participation through role play and interactive tasks
- Promote inclusion, teamwork, and positive relationships among pupils
- Foster independence, confidence, and self-esteem in pupils
- Assist teaching staff with planning, delivering, and evaluating lessons
- Monitor pupil progress and offer constructive feedback to the teacher
- Contribute to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record keeping
- Support classroom management by preparing and organising resources, equipment, and materials
- Complete administrative tasks including producing learning materials and managing coursework
- Liaise with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development
- Ensure pupil safety, welfare, and inclusion while providing personal and hygiene support when needed