Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 Ref. TV17826

Old Hall School,

Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 Location: Old Hall – Main Site, Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU Accountable to: Head teacher and Assistant Head teachers Contract: Apprenticeship period - 18 months plus End Point Assessment (EPA) 32.5 hours a week, term time only Salary: The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice from April 2026 is £8.00 an hour. Apprentices will be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over AFTER completing their first year. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship. GCSE English and Maths skills competency required: GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent is preferred but not essential if you do not have the relevant grades you will be required to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills.

If you…

• Have the capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed
• Are committed to help and support pupils from all backgrounds with a variety of complex SEND needs
• Can be a positive role model
• Are a great communicator, who can communicate warmly with children and adults.
• Are willing to learn and work as part of a team
• Have patience and a good sense of humour

… we would like to meet you.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

Old Hall School provides a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

This apprenticeship offers the perfect launchpad for a career in education. You will earn a salary, gain hands-on classroom experience, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

No two days are the same in a special school. Working under the guidance of our experienced class teams, your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Learning: Assisting pupils with their daily educational, social and emotional development.
• Building Independence: Helping students develop essential life skills and self-confidence.
• Creating a Safe Environment: Adapting learning activities to meet the unique sensory and physical needs of individual pupils.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupil welfare.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026 – 12 noon Interviews: WC 9th November 2026 Start date: January 2027 Please return a completed application form and covering letter to [email protected]. Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time. Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.