Apprentice Teaching Assistant

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

Doncaster (DN11 0QY)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026)

Posted on 21 January 2026

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Summary

Opportunity to complete a level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years Education based in a school currently rated outstanding by Ofsted (March 2023).

• Wage:

  £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Wage is £9:00 per hour term time only equating to a salary of £10260.

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 3pm, with 30mins unpaid lunch break.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 February 2026

• 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

Main Responsibilities:
Under supervision and direction, you will:

Support the pupil by:

• Undertaking the activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
• Carrying our pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.
• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned.
• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs
• Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem.

Support the Teacher by:

• Monitoring individual children’s needs and reporting these to their designated supervisor as appropriate.
• Keeping such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy.
• Assisting teaching staff in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of children and ensuring appropriate resources are prepared in advance of lessons.
• Providing support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies.
• Supporting teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits where required.
• Assisting the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases.

Support the Academy by:

• Being aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidence as appropriate. 
• You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
• You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
• You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
• You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
• You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
• You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
• You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Where you'll work

Grange Lane
New Rossington
Doncaster
DN11 0QY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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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

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

Day release.   

You will undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.   

Early years educator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.  

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.  

You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience.  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college.

Overall Purpose of Job:

As an apprentice you are encouraged to work as part of the team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course. During your apprenticeship you will report to the teachers.

Under supervision you will work under the direct instruction of teacher/support staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Please note that we are an infant and nursery school educating children from age 2 to 7 years old. In the first instance this role is to work in our 2 year old and early 3 nursery but there could be occasions where you maybe needed across school.

You will study towards the NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant. There is an expectation you will attend all college sessions and complete assignments on time.

Opportunity to complete a level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years Education based in a school currently rated outstanding by Ofsted (March 2023).

About this employer

Grange Lane Infant Academy offers outstanding education for children aged 2 to 7 years. We have an inclusive reputation where children are well supported with opportunities and experiences catered to their individual needs. Our curriculum is designed to give all pupils the knowledge, values and life skills they need; moreover, high expectations of pupils’ behaviour ensures that everyone feels happy and safe in a kind & welcoming environment.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010037.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026)

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