At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging learning activities for children with SEND.
- Company: Birdsedge First School, a small school with a big heart.
- Benefits: Competitive apprenticeship salary, ongoing training, and access to wellbeing services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in education while making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Educational Support Assistant and understanding of PACE principles.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Contract: Fixed term apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship rate - £8.00 per hour for year 1
Closing date for applications: 3 December 2026, 9.00am
Birdsedge First School wishes to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as an Apprentice Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) starting in January 2027.
Do you have experience of and a passion for working with children with SEND and want to take the next step in your career? Birdsedge is a small school, with a big heart where inclusion is central to everything we do. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate apprentice HLTA to work in our in-house resource provision for a small group of children with SEND. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who we hope can learn and grow with us and eventually be our permanent HLTA, leading the provision upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
The role will involve working in our provision space under the direction of a teacher and alongside other colleagues to plan and deliver personalised learning activities and experiences.
In this role you will:
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes
- Lead whole class sessions (e.g. PPA cover)
- Deliver targeted interventions and support pupil progress
- Support behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working as an Educational Support Assistant (or equivalent)
- Has an understanding of PACE principles
- Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Is confident supporting and leading learning activities
- Can work independently and use initiative
- Is flexible and able to adapt to different situations
- Is enthusiastic about working with children
- Is hardworking and able to work as part of a team
- Has strong communication skills, including the ability to engage children in conversation
- Shows initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What we can offer you:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment
- A structured Level 5 apprenticeship programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to Trust-wide support and wellbeing services
- The opportunity to begin and develop a career in education
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
- Automatic enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing Services.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Interview Date: 7 December 2026
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