Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant at Stockingford Academy

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About this Role

Job Title: Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

Employment Status:Fixed term for duration ofapprenticeship course

Working Hours: Term time only plus 5 days, 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting at £8.00 per hour (£13,675per annum, pro rata)

Required: 16th November 2026

Location:Stockingford Academy

About the role

Weare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN Apprentice Teaching Assistant tojoin our team. The successful apprentice will be expected to apply themselvesto the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence. The apprentice will alsobe required to commit to the school's values and ethos. The role would includecompletion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualificationalongside LMP education.

We are looking forsomeone who:
• Hasgood communication skills
• Canwork as part of a team
• Hasgood literacy and numeracy skills
• Ismotivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve theapprenticeship qualification

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about achild, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment andpromoting children's welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and childprotection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by thetrust/academy.

About us

Stockingford Academy is a vibrant, happy school with a real family feel.We are proud that many former pupils now choose to send their own children toStockingford and indeed some, even choose us as their place of work! We prideourselves on getting to know the passions and talents of each child,celebrating and respecting their differences and recognising their individualsuccesses. Our aim is to instil in each of them a lifelong love of learning, adeep curiosity about the world around them and a knowledge that they can aspireto be whatever they choose to be.

To ensure that all children achieve their very best at Stockingford, webelieve in the importance of children feeling safe, secure and ready forlearning. We offer a nurturing environment that supports children to reflect ontheir own needs, become independent, develop resilience and grow in confidence.Our focus is on children becoming well-rounded adults of the future, developingboth emotional and academic intelligence.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trustoffers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on thelives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environmentwhich places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well asproviding ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio ofbenefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. Theseinclude, but are not limited to:
• A highly supportive and committed senior leadershipteam
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access toaccredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network ofwellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinkingteam of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to arange of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to apply:

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Termpage: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/

If you have any queries about the post, please email Office Manager: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd November2026

Interview date: Monday 9th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigoroussafeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder mustshare our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete aself-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures orinformation that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from therehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs andactivities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staffand welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (includingnon-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about itsresponsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of ahigh calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, wewelcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Therole of Apprentice SEN TA will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer ofemployment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatorypre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred fromengaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nuneaton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

£8.00 Per Hour

Published at

25-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No