Ready to inspire the next generation of school support professionals?
United Learning is looking for an exceptional Programme Lead Tutor to lead and deliver our Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship, with a particular focus on creating our exciting new SEMH pathway.
This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to shape curriculum, influence practice across a national family of schools, and help transform outcomes for children and young people.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver inspiring, evidence-informed training
- Develop our innovative SEMH pathway
- Coach and mentor apprentices to achieve success
- Collaborate with experts across a network of 100+ schools
- Make a real difference to pupils by developing the professionals who support them every day
What we're looking for
- Significant experience working in schools, SEND, SEMH, or specialist education settings
- A Level 5 qualification or equivalent occupational competence
- Passion for sharing your expertise and helping others grow
- A creative, ambitious, and learner-focused approach
- Home-based role with a blend of online delivery and school visits
- Excellent benefits and pension
- Work with a collaborative, passionate team
- Be part of a national organisation committed to bringing out "the best in everyone"
Rewards and Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday
- Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
- Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
- Group Life Insurance Scheme
- Westfield Health cash plan and extensive range of employee benefits for eligible staff
- Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
- We are open to requests for flexible working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
Bring your school experience. Together, we'll shape the future of education support.
Further Information:
This vacancy closes at midnight on the 6th October 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a large volume of applications.
For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact: hayley.wedgwood@unitedlearning.org.uk (or if you are unsure, please use Ask.HR@unitedlearning.org.uk )
If you are applying internally, please apply via your ESS account (Internal Vacancies page). You will be required to submit a personal statement with a summary of your experience that make you suitable for this role. There is a character limit of 4000-character limit (roughly one and a half to two sides of A4).
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Programme Lead (Specialist Teaching Assistant) employer: United Learning
United Learning is an outstanding employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a unique opportunity to lead the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship Programme from the comfort of your home. With a strong emphasis on flexible working arrangements, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, this role not only fosters professional advancement but also allows you to inspire the next generation of HR professionals.
