SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice

SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Northway Primary School

**Please note, this role is to start in September 2026, interviews will take place Early September**

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education!

Northway School is a special school in the London Borough of Barnet. We are going through an exciting period of change, expansion and development as we have become an all-through school across two sites. We currently cater for over 160 students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including those on the Autism Spectrum.

Apprenticeship Overview:

Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.35am - 3.50pm (30 minute lunch break)

Hours: 33.5 hours per week

Duration: 18 months

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

Online training supported by our dedicated tutor

Location: The Fairway, London, NW7 3HS

Website: https://www.northway.barnet.sch.uk/

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resource set-up, and classroom activities to create a productive learning environment

Provide tailored guidance to pupils, helping them understand subjects, build confidence, and overcome challenges

Support behaviour management strategies, ensuring a safe, respectful, and engaging space for learning

Help organise and prepare teaching materials, from textbooks to visual aids and digital resources

Assist with marking, recording progress, and tracking student performance

Work closely with staff to adapt activities and ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, feel included and supported

Encourage the use of technology in lessons, guiding students with educational tools and software

Support teachers in maintaining positive relationships with parents, sharing progress and addressing concerns

Take part in training and workshops to develop your teaching skills and knowledge

Always uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare

Qualifications:

GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable

Skills and Personal Qualities:

Patience, sensitivity, and a calm, caring nature

Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development

Flexible, adaptable, and a team player

Strong verbal communication skills

Good active listening and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions and use initiative

Confident using basic IT systems or handheld devices

Interest in education and understanding people’s behaviours and needs

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

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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.

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