Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

POPE FRANCIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Apprenticeship summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy are looking for a career driven candidate to join their team. Your role will be to work under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCO to support the learning, progress, and inclusion of pupils, with additional needs, ensuring that all pupils can access the curriculum and achieve success.

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Closing date: December 12, 2025

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Wage:
£9,815 to £15,873 a year
Total hours per week:
25
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
November 24, 2025
Possible start date:
December 13, 2025
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Support for Pupils:

  • Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and encourage their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
  • Provide targeted support to individuals or small groups, including those with SEND or additional needs
  • Promote positive behaviour in line with academy policy and Gospel values
  • Encourage pupils to engage in learning activities and help them to stay on task

Support for Teachers:

  • Work closely with teachers to implement lesson plans and learning activities
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining learning resources, materials, and classroom displays
  • Provide feedback on pupils’ progress and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO
  • Help to maintain an orderly and purposeful learning environment

Support for the Curriculum:

  • Deliver specific learning interventions under the direction of the teacher or SENCO
  • Support literacy, numeracy, and other subject-based activities.
  • Assist with the use of ICT and other learning aids to support pupil progress

Support for the Academy:

  • Contribute to the Catholic life of the school by upholding and promoting its ethos and values
  • Accompany staff and pupils on educational visits, Mass, liturgies, and other academy activities
  • Supervise pupils at break/lunchtimes as required
  • Undertake professional development relevant to the role
  • Respect confidentiality in relation to all matters involving the school community

General Requirements:

  • Support and actively promote the Catholic ethos and mission of the academy
  • Attend staff meetings, INSET, and training as directed
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, and equal opportunities
  • Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and grade as required
  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform
  • Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship
  • Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship avaialble

Employer

POPE FRANCIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Our Catholic Multi Academy Trust is the cornerstone of the Archdiocesan strategy to enable every school to become part of a multi academy trust in the near future. The Pope Francis CMAT will become the MAT for Sefton which will provide a strong platform for expansion

Training

Training Provider:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Teaching assistant (level 3)