Teaching assistant, Level: 3 apprenticeship

  • Company AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK)
  • Location Southport, PR9 8PA
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £18,758.00 per year
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000060011
  • Application Deadline Date 15/11/2026
  • Start Date 01/02/2027
  • Positions Available 3
  • Working Week Monday to Friday 8.50 am - 3.50pm except on a Wednesday when it is a 4.50 pm finish. Throughout the week a further 1.5 hours is expected when they will work flexibly for example - if required to stay for a meeting Term Time only.

Brief Description

The apprenticeship prepares you to support classroom teachers, aid pupil progress. It combines paid school employment with 20% off-the-job training, culminating in an End-Point Assessment. Learning about child development, national frameworks, safeguarding, legislation & Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

 

Training to be Provided

  • The apprenticeship training will take place at Peterhouse School in Southport
  • 6 hours per week will be allocated to support completion of work and development of skills, knowledge and behaviours
  • The apprenticeship takes approximately 18 months to complete

Future Prospects

Further learning and progression to a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Vacancy Detail

  • Will work across classes within the school alongside school staff
  • Support Children and Young People aged 5 to 19 in activities that meet their individual needs
  • Enable pupils to become successful Adults with Autism
  • Use different approaches, strategies and ways to overcome barriers to learning

Other Information

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