Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - Gilmour Primary School
Liverpool City Council · Liverpool · posted 13 July 2026
Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 August 2026
Positions
3
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
Responsibilities:
- Implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher.
- Adapt learning activities in response to pupils’ needs to ensure effective learning outcomes.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities, providing feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
- Support the monitoring, assessment, and recording of pupil progress and activities.
- Provide feedback to pupils on their attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
- Support learning by preparing and providing resources for lessons and activities as directed by the teacher.
- Liaise with other staff and share relevant information about pupils when appropriate.
- Understand and support pupils with special educational needs.
- Assist in supporting volunteers and other learning support staff within the classroom.
Experience and skills required include:
- High levels of literacy, numeracy and computer skills (Will have GCSE grade C and above
(Or equivalent) English and Maths. - Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- A positive attitude, demonstrating flexibility and good-humour
Your training
- Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship
- Expected Duration: 16 months
- Training: All learning will be delivered online alongside full-time placement at the school.
Where it leads
Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.
About Liverpool City Council
Gilmour Primary School is a large primary school in Garston Liverpool. We are three form entry and pride ourselves on a warm, welcoming and friendly environment.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- Southbank Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 9AR
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