Teaching assistant, Level: 3 apprenticeship
Autism Initiatives (UK) · Southport · posted 21 October 2026
Wage
£18,758 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 February 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026
Positions
3
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- Will work across classes within the school alongside school staff
- Support Children and Young People aged 5 to 19 in activities that meet their individual needs
- Enable pupils to become successful Adults with Autism
- Use different approaches, strategies and ways to overcome barriers to learning
Your training
- The apprenticeship training will take place at Peterhouse School in Southport
- 6 hours per week will be allocated to support completion of work and development of skills, knowledge and behaviours
- The apprenticeship takes approximately 18 months to complete
Where it leads
Further learning and progression to a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
About Autism Initiatives (UK)
Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners and others to provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum.
Things to consider
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade A-C grade) — desired
- GCSE Mathematics (grade A-C grade) — desired
Where you'll work
- Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA