Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship at Harlow Fields School and College
Inspire Ata Limited · Harlow · posted 2 September 2026
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- Support and engage pupils based on their individual needs and skills
- Assist with planned learning activities, adapting as needed
- Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage their development
- Provide feedback on progress under the teacher’s guidance
- Help develop literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills in the classroom
- Support pupils’ personal, social, and welfare needs
- Promote positive behaviour and keep students focused
- Assist in planning, evaluation, and progress tracking
- Help create a fun and supportive learning environment
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with classroom displays and preparation of learning materials
- Supervise pupils during break times and school trips
- Support activities such as PE and swimming
- Follow school policies on health, safety, and welfare
- Attend training and school meetings as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Resilient
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a positive and empathetic attitude
- Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
- A role model who values confidentiality and professionalism
- Passionate about working in a SEND environment
Your training
- The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
- Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
Where it leads
- Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
About Inspire Ata Limited
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Things to consider
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN
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