Teaching Assistant Apprentice (SEND)

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1JA

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: National Apprenticeship Rate

Teaching Assistant Apprentice (SEND) job summary

Teaching Assistant Apprentice (SEND)

Fixed Term Contract (for the duration of the apprenticeship)

Full Time, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

National Apprenticeship Rate

Do you want to earn a salary whilst gaining hands-on work experience, and a recognised qualification? Then join our wonderful school as Teaching Assistant Apprentice (SEND). You don’t need any previous experience, just lots of enthusiasm, kindness and commitment to this highly rewarding role. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside experienced professionals whilst completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.

About the Role

This role will involve supporting all children across the classroom, including those with SEND, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.

Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.

As an apprentice, you’ll play a key role in combining training study with real classroom experience, developing confidence, skills and professional identity over the course of the apprenticeship programme, delivered by a quality provider.

The successful candidate will:

• Gain valuable experience in the classroom

• Support teachers and pupils and learn how schools really operate

• Develop skills in communication and safeguarding whilst working alongside experienced teachers and support staff

We Are Looking For: 

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning

• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others

• An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently

• Someone who believes in the potential of every child

• A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times

• Someone who understands the importance wellbeing and of keeping everyone safe at school

• An enthusiastic, reflective, and committed learner

We Can Offer You: 

• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of all the children

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

• A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations

• A warm, respectful and values-driven school community

• Opportunities for professional growth within the Trust

• A high-quality training course, with a recognised qualification, and the potential for a permanent role, should there be a suitable vacancy at the end of your apprenticeship

Come and see for yourself. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the School Business Manager, Amanda Foster a.foster@ycst.co.uk or call 01423 569684.

For further information about our school, please visit the website www.stpeters.ycst.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-harrogate

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