Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Beacon Hill Academy
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Company: INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Location: South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
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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-2000028008
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday, 8.45am- 3.30pm (including a 30-minute break).
Brief Description
Seeking an enthusiastic & compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team. Ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs & eager to develop their skills within a specialist educational setting. SEPTEMBER start, closing date 30th June (will close earlier if filled before).
Training to be Provided
- Study towards a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
- Mentoring and guidance from experienced staff and specialists
- Training in communication strategies, behaviour support, and specialist care techniques
- Regular progress reviews and development opportunities
Future Prospects
- There may be an opportunity for full-time employment within the Academy for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Main Duties:
- Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups across a range of learning activities
- Assist in promoting pupils’ physical, emotional, and educational development
- Help implement individual learning programmes and therapy plans under supervision
- Support pupils with communication needs using strategies such as Signalong and specialist ICT
- Assist with personal care, feeding programmes, and mobility (including manual handling where trained)
- Support the use of specialist equipment and ensure it is maintained and used safely
- Promote positive behaviour in line with the Academy’s policies and individual support plans
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
- Assist in preparing classroom resources and maintaining a stimulating learning environment
- Supervise pupils during break times, activities, and educational visits
- Support pupils in accessing community-based learning and life skills activities
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils at all times
Other Information
- 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