Educational Support Assistant apprenticeship

Salendine Nook Academy Trust · Huddersfield · posted 2 September 2026

Wage

£14,365 a year

Hours

32.5 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Starts

1 October 2026

Closing date

30 September 2026

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Teaching Support:

To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school
To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils
Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school
Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the teacher’s approach
To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying, filing etc.

Pupil Support:

To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices
To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability
To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements
As required to deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention, using such methods as TEAM-TEACH, under the direction of the Principal
As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction)
To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required

Curriculum Activities:

Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
To contribute in the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas
To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources
To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required

Mainstream Secondary School within a small MAT, currently employing two LMP Apprentice ETAs.

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN