Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Job description
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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 whilst working in an exciting and engaging environment. Learning can be delivered in person and online while you work and can be completed within your first year at the school, and even better, the cost of the qualification is covered by your employer.
About the role:This teaching assistant role is based in an ambitious and thriving SEND school near Littlehampton. They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic apprentice for the role starting immediately. You will be providing additional support to pupils in the classroom to help raise the levels of attainment.
- Assisting in the delivery of effective teaching on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
- Helping with the planning and delivery of lessons
- Supporting pupils with their educational and behavioural development
- Preparing classroom resources
- Providing feedback to teachers and parents
- Helping with extracurricular activities (e.g. revision sessions)
This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.
The ideal candidate:- Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their academic potential
- Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils
- A minimum 11 month commitment required for completion of the course
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. We are working with a highly regarded Apprenticeship supplier to provide top-level support.
- Pay rates above standard apprenticeship levels
- Cache Level 3 Qualification
- Tailor made learning plans for you.
- Opportunity to gain a Level 4 qualification
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. 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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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight any prior experience with children or young people (volunteering, tutoring, childcare) at the top of your CV, as the advert specifically seeks someone enthusiastic about helping children reach their academic potential.
📊 Quantify any relevant experience: e.g. 'Volunteered 6 hours per week supporting 8 KS2 pupils with literacy at a local after-school club for 9 months'.
🎯 Mention your SEND awareness or any exposure to pupils with special educational needs, as this role is based in a SEND school near Littlehampton — even informal experience counts.
📋 Reference your commitment to completing the full 11-month apprenticeship programme explicitly in your personal statement, as the advert flags this as a minimum requirement.
🔒 Confirm your DBS status or willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check in your CV or cover letter, as this is a mandatory requirement before starting.
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- •Supported 6 KS2 pupils with literacy and numeracy on a one-to-one basis during weekly after-school sessions over 9 months, contributing to measurable attainment improvements tracked by class teachers.
- •Prepared and organised classroom resources for a group of 12 SEND pupils, reducing teacher preparation time by approximately 30 minutes per session across a 6-week placement.
- •Delivered behavioural support to 4 pupils with additional needs during a 10-week volunteering placement, working alongside a qualified teaching assistant to implement individual learning plans.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engage Education's Apprentice Teaching Assistant role at a SEND school near Littlehampton is precisely the career foundation I have been seeking. The opportunity to deliver one-to-one pupil support and assist with lesson planning whilst working towards a fully funded Cache Level 3 qualification aligns directly with my commitment to supporting children's educational and behavioural development.
My background in working with young people — whether through volunteering, tutoring, or community activities — has equipped me with the patience, communication skills, and ability to build genuine rapport with pupils of varying needs. I understand the importance of consistency and attentiveness in a SEND environment, and I am prepared to commit fully to the 11-month programme from day one.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt a classroom resource to support a pupil with a specific learning difficulty in a SEND setting?
- ›What strategies would you use to deliver one-to-one support to a pupil who is significantly behind their peers in literacy?
- ›How would you assist a teacher in planning a lesson for a mixed-ability group that includes pupils with SEND?
- ›What does the Cache Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification involve, and how does it apply to day-to-day classroom practice?
- ›How would you record and communicate feedback about a pupil's progress to both teachers and parents effectively?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported someone who was struggling to learn a new skill — what approach did you take?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with someone who was initially reluctant to engage with you.
- ›Give an example of when you had to remain calm and patient in a challenging or stressful situation.
- ›Tell me about a time you took on a long-term commitment and saw it through to completion despite difficulties.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to suit a particular person's needs.
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you supported someone who was struggling to learn a new skill — what approach did you take?
Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with someone who was initially reluctant to engage with you.