APPRENTICE SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required for 1^st September 2026

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

8:30am-3:30pm Term time plus 5 training days

Government Apprentice rate £8.00 per hour

Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant to start on 1 September 2026.  You will study for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for 18 months through the University Academy Holbeach, working in our Academy for four days a week and studying at the University Academy Holbeach for one day a week. 

Teaching Assistants ensure that pupils understand their work, know their learning objectives and display positive learning behaviours in order to make progress.  They deliver individual and small group teaching within and outside of the classroom environment and apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.  Teaching Assistants support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and pupils with social, emotional and mental health vulnerabilities.

We are looking for someone who: -

• ·        Has 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

• ·        Has good written and verbal communications skills

• ·        Has good IT skills

• ·        Has a commitment to developing an excellent understanding of a child’s development and learning

• ·        Has a commitment to building professional relationships, working effectively with colleagues and pupils within the academy

• ·        Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• ·        Will respect confidential information

We can offer you:

• ·        Support and training to prepare you for a successful career supporting teaching and learning in a primary school

• ·        The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)

• ·        An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed.  To discuss the role and find out more about our school please contact our SENDCO Mrs Stewart, either by telephoning the school on 01775 722006 or emailing enquiries@monkshouse.co.uk

Closing date:    12 noon Wednesday 15^th July 2026

Interviews:       Week commencing Monday 20^th July 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

UoLAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify and appropriate candidate.  If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.