Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Y.O.U.R BEAUTY SCHOOL CIC

The Teaching Assistant supports learning and wellbeing for young people at Y.O.U.R Beauty School. The role includes helping students in lessons, giving one‑to‑one and group support, promoting positive behaviour, and helping learners build confidence. The TA maintains a safe, inclusive environment, especially for students with SEND or needs.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

• To work directly with young people carrying out individual and group assessments, agreeing and implementing action plans and learning targets with young people
• Work alongside the teaching staff to support students in their learning, providing further explanation to individuals where needed
• Provide support learning support to all students, including students with special education needs or learning disabilities (SEND)
• Support students to identify, meet and exceed their education targets
• Implement and support positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs
• Ensure all documentation is completed correctly for recording accidents, incidents, or health and safety as per YBS’ policies.
• To assist with the development of the provision to young people in a variety of settings
• To establish contact with, listen to, advise and support young people, engaging them in effective positive relationships and promoting and encouraging their participation
• Facilitate learning by attending and planning offsite day and residential trips
• To contribute towards the planning and development of programmes which provide a range of accredited and recorded outcomes within the curriculum framework, designed to meet the social, educational and personal development needs of all young people, in addition to addressing the five outcomes of ‘Every Child Matters’ and deliver on the 10 priorities
• To provide and deliver advice and guidance as part of the Connexion’s Service, acting as a Personal Adviser when appropriate
• To assist in maintaining quality of service provision, regularly evaluating own work
• To work as necessary with other relevant agencies both statutory and voluntary, to ensure a coordinated approach
• To participate in appropriate training, staff development, supervision and team meetings as agreed with the Supervisor
• To assist with the preparation and administration as required to ensure the smooth running of the school
• To undertake ad hoc projects, provide cover to ensure continuity of the school and carry out any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties. This includes lunch cover
• To carry out all duties with due regard to the legal and statutory regulations, particularly the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Children’s Act, Child Protection procedures, the YBS’ equal opportunities and customer care policies, and the New Technology agreement
• To assist lead workers/ Teachers with the preparation of sessions and session plans

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

• The apprentice will work across both Y.O.U.R Beauty School locations during the week, based at our Catford and Woolwich sites
• Training will be delivered on the job and will take place within our school facilities, supported by experienced staff as part of the apprenticeship programme

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• To become a full time staff member of the organisation, or find re-employment as a TA elsewhere

Annual wage

£11,778 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date

16 Mar 2026

Date posted

24 Feb 2026

Reference number

2000011811

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4-9) Desired
GCSE Maths (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

• Passing a DBS check
• Comfortable working with volunerable children and young adults