Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - SEND

Welcome toSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolWe are a two-form entry church school set in the heart of Sydenham, South East London, where we serve a diverse community.

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:45pm, supporting teaching and learning during the school day. Paid hours: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Term time only (38 weeks per year). 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Be fully committed to completing the apprenticeship programme, Have a genuine interest in working as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant, Be willing and able to support children with additional needs in a school environment, Be prepared to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Be reliable, punctual, and able to work term time only, Be happy to combine work with coursework and training requirements as part of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Applicants must:

• Be fully committed to completing the apprenticeship programme
• Have a genuine interest in working as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
• Be willing and able to support children with additional needs in a school environment
• Be prepared to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work term time only
• Be happy to combine work with coursework and training requirements as part of the apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After successfully completing the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, there are several progression routes available within education, depending on experience and interest.

Possible next steps include:

• Teaching Assistant (qualified role) - continuing in the same setting with increased responsibility
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - supporting whole classes and leading learning activities
• Specialist support roles - such as SEND support or one-to-one pupil support
• Further apprenticeships or qualifications - including higher-level education or childcare pathways

Many apprentices go on to build long-term careers in education. The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation of classroom experience, confidence, and practical skills needed to progress within a school environment.