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Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Early Years/Reception Class

Holbrook School for Autism

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to work with our youngest students in our Early Years/Reception class.

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Closing Date: 09-11-2025

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£19,230 a year

Working week

· Monday 8.30am to 3.15pm · Tuesday 8.30am to 3.15pm · Wednesday 8.30am to 4.30pm (including staff CPD time) · Thursday 8.30am to 3.15pm · Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm Released for time to attend college (paid).

Expected duration

1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date

01-12-2025

Date posted

24-10-2025

Apprenticeship level

Advanced

Reference number

1000348205

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support pupils in class groups with class lead directed tasks
  • Assist with behaviour management and regulation
  • Contribute to pupil records under supervision
  • Set out, manage and tidy learning resources
  • Observe and report on pupil performance
  • Support the planning of learning activities as directed by the class lead
  • Promote pupils' social and emotional development
  • Support personal care and maintain health and safety standards
  • Support the use of IT in learning
  • Promote independence and positive behaviour
  • Liaise professionally with staff and parents
  • Follow all relevant school policies
  • Engage in CPD, including coaching
  • Work cooperatively with all colleagues and contribute to a consistent team around each pupil

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There would be an opportunity to continue in a teaching assistant role following completion of the course.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Team working Initiative Commitment to confidentiality Commitment to safeguarding Positive attitude Flexibility Reliability Follow instruction Professional conduct Model positive behaviour Calm Supportive

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential

Other Full UK Driving Licence due to location (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

Due to the nature of the students, the school can be a challenging environment at times, and the role does require the individual to support with toileting daily and on occasion support with physical interventions.

About the employer

Holbrook School for Autism provides specialist education and care for students aged 4–19, across two sites in Holbrook (Portway) and Belper (Whitemoor). With 159 students enrolled, the school also offers a residential facility at the Portway site. This facility provides accommodation for up to 28 students per week, Monday to Thursday, during term time. Our curriculum is carefully designed around five pathways - Raindrops, Stream, River, Ocean, and Waterfalls - to meet the unique needs of every student. It focuses on preparing them for life beyond school, fostering independence, and enabling progress at their own pace.

Employer

Holbrook School for Autism

https://www.holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk/home-page-2/

Address

Holbrook School for Autism
Portway
Belper

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Teaching assistant (level 3)