Teaching Assistant Apprentice (SEND)

  • Company YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
  • Location Harrogate North Yorkshire, HG1 1JA
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000062967
  • Application Deadline Date 23/11/2026
  • Start Date 04/01/2027
  • Positions Available 2
  • Working Week Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed. This post is term time only.

Brief Description

Do you want to earn a salary whilst gaining hands-on work experience, and a recognised qualification? Then join our wonderful school. You will needs lots of enthusiasm, kindness and commitment to this highly rewarding role. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside experienced professionals.

Training to be Provided

Fully online and flexible, the course equips all teaching assistants with essential skills to support all children, including those with SEND. With expert-led modules, practical masterclasses, and personalised coaching, to gain the confidence to build inclusive classroom strategies.

Future Prospects

Progression into Teaching Assistant role once qualified.

Vacancy Detail

The successful candidate will: 

  • Gain valuable experience in the classroom 
  • Support teachers and pupils and learn how schools really operate 
  • Develop skills in communication and safeguarding whilst working alongside experienced teachers and support staff  

We Are Looking For:  

  • Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning 
  • A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others 
  • An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently 
  • Someone who believes in the potential of every child 
  • A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times 
  • Someone who understands the importance wellbeing and of keeping everyone safe at school 
  • An enthusiastic, reflective, and committed learner   

Other Information

This post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain.

Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Ready to start your adventure?