Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

This a fantastic opportunity to join one of the biggest academy trusts in the Bolton Area. The role will be based at Rivington & Blackrod HS and will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 per hour, which equates to £10,102 for working term time only plus 5 days (the salary is paid evenly each month over the whole year)

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.15pm term time only plus an additional 5 days.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Raise standards of achievement for all students
Encourage students to become more independent learners
Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
Support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life
Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
Study relevant qualifications while you earn
Supervising class activities
Assisting with young people’s learning experience
Helping students who might need extra support
Attending relevant school meetings as required
Respecting confidentiality at all times
Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and help keep students on task
Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

Where you'll work

Rivington And Blackrod High School Rivington Lane Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7RU

Training

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

College or training organisation

BOLTON COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

The apprentice will be studying towards their Teaching Assistant level 3 qualification which will include attending Bolton College one day a month

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
A desire to work with children
Reliable and Punctual

About this company

Rivington and Blackrod High School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Founded in 1566, our school has held an important place in our community for centuries, and we are very proud of our tradition as a successful, forward-thinking and caring school. We pride ourselves on offering excellent education in all curriculum areas and a wide range of learning and enrichment opportunities. Our Christian values underpin all that we do in ensuring that all of our students achieve the highest academic standards and develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally.

http://www.rbhs.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher
You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOLTON COLLEGE

Andrew Hughes

andrew.hughes@boltoncc.ac.uk

01204 482954

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325329.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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