Teaching Assistant Apprentice (L3). Closing date 23/02/2026
Ref: 199236 Grade: Apprentice
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Salary: Apprentice rates:
- Under 18 - £7.55
- 18 to 20 - £7.55 or £10.00 if 19+ and completed the first year of their apprenticeship
- 21+ £7.55 or £12.21 if they have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
Term: Part-time, term time only 2 year apprenticeship Required: from asap
Hours: 32.5 hours a week, across Monday to Friday.
Location: HILLSIDE SPECIALIST SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Ribchester Road,
Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB Tel: 01772 782205
School website: www.hillside.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism. We have 118 students ranging from age 4 to 18 years. We encourage a happy and professional culture and seek highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge. We believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.
We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice (32.5 hours per week) to start as soon as possible. The post is for 2 years in the first instance and full training will be undertaken in conjunction with Nelson & Colne College. Your college tutor will visit regularly throughout the apprenticeship, and you will have a mentor within the school.
You are required to have at least a Grade 4/C in English and Maths to undertake an apprentice role.
The duties will include, under direction of the classroom teacher/team – To provide basic supervision and care for pupils with Autism. Support pupils with personal care needs, prepare resources, organise classroom equipment, report pupil achievements/problems, have a commitment to safeguarding, work within schools’ policies and procedures and attend staff training/meetings where appropriate.
The working pattern is Monday – Friday 8:45am-3:45pm
What you can expect from us:
- The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
- Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support have the advantage of 5 paid training days each academic year.
- Free membership to the School's Education Mutual health and wellbeing services which includes Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP consultations, Counselling and physio programmes.
- To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.
What we expect from you:
- A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
- Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will be expected to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups.
- You will also be required to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers.
- To abide by the Code of conduct
Please refer to the job description for a fuller range of duties. The full advert can be found on either the school’s own website or the LCC vacancies page.
CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form and return to c.griffin@hillside.lancs.sch.uk .
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
For an informal discussion please contact 01772 782205