Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

We are a local training provider that is offering an opportunity to undertake a teaching assistant apprenticeship in a quiet Rutland village primary school, that offers beautiful views over the valley.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 30min lunch break (term time only - 38 weeks per annum)

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

A Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work under the direction and supervision of a teacher to assist with teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures.

This may include: assisting with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities; supporting in whole classes; and working with individuals and small groups of pupils.

Duties and responsibilities:

To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported
To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives
To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans
To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience
To promote, observe and report on pupil performance and development, using assessment strategies to improve learning
To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, facilitating children and young people's learning and development
To promote the development of positive relationships and acceptable behaviour in accordance with school policy
To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team
To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum
To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning
To prepare and support the use of learning materials, monitor and maintain curriculum resources, and create visual displays in order to ensure a relevant physical learning environment
To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate
To provide support for bilingual / multilingual pupils if required
To invigilate or provide authorised SEN support for internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions
To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records
To communicate as appropriate with parents and carers about the care and education of their children, as directed by the school
To assist volunteers based in your work area, as appropriate
To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required)

(Primary and Special Schools)

To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school
To provide toileting support to pupils as necessary

Other duties the school may wish to include, not affecting the grade of the post:

To contribute to assessing and developing plans to meet the personal support needs of children and young people with additional requirements, and assist in the implementation and evaluation of the plans
To lead an extra-curricular activity (Wrap Around Care) under the direction of the school but with limited direct supervision
To escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their health, safety and well-being
To undertake midday supervision duties
To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school

Where you'll work

CHURCH STREET
NORTH LUFFENHAM
OAKHAM
LE15 8JR

Training

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

College or training organisation

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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 majority of the learning will occur within the workplace, with 1 day per month mandatory college attendance for assessor-led workshops

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Literature and/or Language (grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Calm Manner
Punctual
Enthusiastic
Ability to work independently

Other requirements

*Please ensure that you can drive and have access to your own vehicle or are able to get transport to North Luffenham before applying* Potential applicants must have the ability to multi-task, whilst ensuring the children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to. They must be able to demonstrate commitment to continued personal development and be able to ensure that confidentiality is adhered to. You must also have excellent written, verbal and non-communication, which will be assessed through completion of the application form and attendance at a mandatory college based assessment. You will also be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure (DBS) check prior to starting your employment

About this company

St Mary & St John Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is for children from preschool age of 3 years through to 11 years. We have approximately 160 children in the main school .

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity of a permanent position for the right person

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