Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3 with SEND

About the role

About the role

As a member of the academy’s support staff team you will be responsible for supporting the development of all children, including those with SEN/D and for whom English is an additional language, supporting their knowledge, understanding and skills across all areas of learning. This may be supporting children on a one-to-one basis, supporting small groups or delivering interventions and additional support to children as needed. This will be a flexible role which could be working with all children across the academy, from Early Years to Key Stage 2, working 32.5hrs per week (Monday - Friday), term time only.

What we’re looking for:

As part of our continued growth and development Garden City Academy and REAch2 Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team. If you’re interested in working alongside likeminded professionals who go the extra mile to provide exceptional learning opportunities for children and want to learn on the job? We want to hear from you!

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentice will undertake all relevant training to support knowledge skills and behaviour in order to qualify as a The Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) with SEND . This is a Level 3 apprenticeship, delivered by Best Practise Network, lasting 18 months. For more information about the apprenticeship, please see the link here.The employed apprentice will have both on and off-the-job training each week in school an in partnership with Best Practise Network.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the potential for permanent post as a Teaching Assistant at the end of the apprenticeship, with further career progression to train to teach within REACh2. For more information about this route, please see the link here.

Desired skills:

• Good verbal and written English
• Good time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Organised
• Problem solving skills
• Pragmatic

Personal qualities:

• Patience
• Team player
• Ability to be creative
• Enjoy helping children learn through play

The successful candidate will have:

• The motivation and passion to achieve the very best for the children with additional needs in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• A good understanding of the range of additional needs that pupils can have and how best to support them
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• The ability to work on initiative
• A ‘can-do’ approach to all aspects of academy life
• A willingness to undertake professional development and grow their skills
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour

In return we can offer:

• A commitment to you and your professional development
• Our comprehensive CPD offer will enhance your knowledge and skills to help you excel in your role and support your career development
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors
• A growing learning community

• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.