Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Ash Green School
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Company: Ash Green School, Creative Education Trust
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Location: Coventry, CV7 9AH
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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-2000028696
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 09:00am - 15:30pm with 30 minute break
Brief Description
To provide holistic support for pupils with identified SEND needs from home to classroom, working within the SEND Code of Practice to promote full inclusion within our school.
Training to be Provided
- You will work towards completing a level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Your training will be delivered by LMP Education remotely where you will work with our dedicated tutors on a 121 basis.
Future Prospects
The right candidate may be offered a permanent role within the school after completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
- Recognise, praise and celebrate the commitment and achievements of colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders.
- Act as a positive role model for the values and behaviours that underpin the school vision.
- Help maintain harmonious relationships between all site users by behaving professionally at all times, particularly when working with children.
- Work effectively as part of a team and willingly assist colleagues with simple tasks when requested.
- Provide educational support for pupils’ needs, including:
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social, emotional and mental health
- Support pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Support pupils placed on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Register.
- Deliver programmes of educational support and intervention to individuals and small groups.
- Act as a liaison between the school and families of pupils with SEND.
- Contribute to programme planning and attend review meetings for pupils.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and the completion of reviews.
- Support the provision of access arrangements for formal examinations.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Develop a broad understanding of schemes of work and assessment methods to support teachers with differentiation for pupils with SEN.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining effective learning environments.
- Promote positive pupil behaviour in and around the school to ensure a safe and constructive learning environment.
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation in learning and extracurricular activities.
- Support effective assessment and planning by contributing to monitoring, recording and reporting pupil progress, appropriate to the level of the role.
- Maintain accurate working records for pupils, tracking progress and monitoring impact.
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons.
- Assist with the differentiation of in-class learning materials where appropriate.
- Report any concerns regarding pupils in line with school procedures.
- Communicate effectively with staff, pupils and, where directed, parents and carers.
- Share knowledge and understanding of pupils with school staff and education, health and social care professionals to support informed decision-making.
- Work with the class teacher to keep other professionals informed of pupil progress and any concerns.
- Act as keyworker for named pupils and serve as a link between home and school.
- Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues across Creative Education Trust schools.
- Contribute to collaborative Trust-wide work and support colleagues in participating in shared projects.
- Participate in Trust and sector-wide activities to share best practice and support the development of Trust strategies and policies.
- Promote the school and Creative Education Trust at a national level where appropriate.
- Attend and contribute to regular meetings.
- Undertake relevant training and professional development.
- Participate fully in the school appraisal process.
- Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
- Carry out daily break-time and/or lunchtime supervision duties.
- Act to ensure pupils’ health, safety and wellbeing.
- Work in line with school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding and health and safety.
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Providing suitable references
- Experience of working with young children