Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - SEND SPECIALIST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL for GIRLS
Phoenix Place · Camberwell · posted 7 May 2026
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As a Teaching Assistant apprentice, you will work in a school setting supporting teachers and pupils on a day-to-day basis while completing your apprenticeship training.
You will:
- Support pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups
Help children with their learning, including reading, writing, and maths activities - Assist pupils with additional needs, following guidance from the teacher or SEN team
- Prepare classroom resources and help set up learning activities
- Support behaviour and encourage positive learning attitudes
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Supervise pupils during activities, break times, or school events when required
- Observe and learn from experienced staff to build confidence and skills
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and training as part of your role
- Work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils’ progress
- Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll receive support from your school and tutor, helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a future career in education
Where it leads
After successfully completing the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, there are several progression routes available within education, depending on experience and interest.
Possible next steps include:
- Teaching Assistant (qualified role) – continuing in the same setting with increased responsibility
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – supporting whole classes and leading learning activities
- Specialist support roles – such as SEND support or one-to-one pupil support
- Further apprenticeships or qualifications – including higher-level education or childcare pathways
- Many apprentices go on to build long-term careers in education.
- The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation of classroom experience, confidence, and practical skills needed to progress within a school environment
About Phoenix Place
SPECIALIST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL for GIRLS
About Us
We are a small Not-for-Profit specialist school for girls with social, emotional, mental health needs, SEN, attachment difficulties and/or additional complex needs.
Our dedicated staff work and support students who have additional complex needs, such as ASD / Aspergers, ADHD / ADD, Anxiety, Mental Health & Emotional difficulties, Attachment Difficulties / Disorders, ODD, Speech, Language & Communication Difficulties, Learning Difficulties, adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and Dyslexia.
We provide a safe, supportive/nurturing environment in which students who have previously experienced difficulties can build their self-esteem, build confidence in their learning, positively re-engage in learning, enjoy being a learner and thrive.
All of our students have not had successful mainstream school experiences and many have not been in school or have not been educated for some significant time. Some of our students may have a phobia about school which in turn has had a negative impact on their self-esteem and engagement in learning.
Things to consider
Applicants must:
- Be fully committed to completing the apprenticeship programme
Have a genuine interest in working as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant - Be willing and able to support children with additional needs in a school environment
- Be prepared to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Be reliable, punctual, and able to work term time only
- Be happy to combine work with coursework and training requirements as part of the apprenticeship
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- FAO SOPHIE NELSON, REDCAR STREET, CAMBERWELL, LONDON, SE5 0NA
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