Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Special Needs)
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Company: Royal School for the Blind
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Location: Wavertree, L15 6TQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £302.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01499
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Application Deadline Date: 17/11/2025
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Start Date: 24/11/2025
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Brief Description
Join the dedicated team at the Royal School for the Blind as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. You'll support a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued. Working alongside experienced staff, you'll help create a safe, engaging space that promotes learning, wellbeing, and respect. An ideal setting to begin your career in education
Qualifications Required
Grade 4 or above in both Maths and English is desired but not essential.
Personal Qualities
Possess a passion for working with children with special needs
To be Kind
To display both consideration and understanding of complex needs
To always be Polite
Skills Required
Self Motivation
Reliability
Conscientiousness
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
•Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
•Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
The School offers comprehensive SEND training leading to full time employment opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice at RSB you will:-
Work as part of a professional team of Teachers
Offer support to children with profound physical and learning disabilities.
Plan activities in a manner that is both creative and stimulating for children.
Liaise with parents and keep them informed of achievement.
Other Information
Any additional information - Onsite Parking / transport links / DBS Required