Summary
An exciting opportunity to work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
Wage
£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, term time only. Shifts to be confirmed.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Support to Teacher:
* Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
* Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
* Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
* Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
* Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities
* Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
* Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.
* Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
Support to Pupils:
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
* Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health, including first aid and welfare matters
* Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate
* Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice
Support to Curriculum:
* Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials
* To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
* Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school):
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process
* Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
* Attend relevant meetings as required
* Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
* Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Where you'll work
ALLEYNES ACADEMY
OULTON ROAD
STONE
ST15 8DT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
* You will spend four days a week in the workplace and one day a week at Newcastle or Stafford College
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Presentation skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
* Proactive
* Self-Motivated
Other requirements
An interest in working with children with autism and/or dyslexia would be an advantage. Please note, this advert may close early. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.