Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Special School (Ages 11–19, Autism)
Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to learn while working in a rewarding and supportive environment. Learning is delivered both in person and online alongside your role and can be completed within your first year at the school. Even better, the cost of the qualification is fully covered by your employer.
About the role:
This Teaching Assistant role is based in a specialist school for young people aged 11–19 with autism, located in Leeds. The school is ambitious, nurturing, and dedicated to supporting students with a wide range of needs. They are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic apprentice, with a start date of February 2025.
You will provide tailored support to students to help them access learning, develop independence, and reach their individual potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons
- Supporting students with their educational, social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Preparing and adapting learning resources to meet individual needs
- Providing feedback to teachers and contributing to reviews and support plans
- Supporting students during transitions and unstructured times
- Assisting with enrichment and life-skills activities where appropriate
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a fulfilling career in special educational needs (SEN) education.
The ideal candidate:
- Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with autism
- Patient, caring, and resilient
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Willingness to commit to a minimum of 12 months to complete the course
- Not currently enrolled in any other government-funded programme
- Available during school holidays to complete 20 hours of online training each half-term
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. We work closely with a highly regarded apprenticeship provider to ensure you receive exceptional training and ongoing support.
What we offer:
- Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
- CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Tailor-made learning plans
- Opportunity to progress to a Level 4 qualification
- £50 Amazon voucher for successful friend referrals
How to apply:
You can apply for this role below or contact us directly. All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work; full assistance will be provided.
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