Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Dryden School

Gateshead (NE9 5UR)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

Dryden School are looking for a motivated and passionate apprentice to join their team. If you have an interest in working within a school , and working towards a teaching assistant qualifcation, then now is the time to apply! 

Wage

£14,566 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, 08:30 - 16:30. Tuesday, 08:30 - 16:30. Wednesday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Supervising pupil's behaviour and demeanour in accordance with staff guidance. 
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organsiation in the teaching enviornment and assisting with pupil care. 
  • Aiding teachers with administrative tasks and supporting pupil's development through various activities.
  • Applying knowledge of Special Eductaional Neds (SEN) as per the SEN code of practice. 
  • Ensuring a safe enviornment for pupil's and staff and promoting Every Child Matters. 
  • Contributing to the schools Self Evalutation process whil adhering to policies and regulations.
  • Setting high expectations for pupils and respecting their backgrounds for educational success.
  • Implementing behaviour management strategies for a conducive learningn environment.
  • Collaborating effectively with colleagues, seeking help and self-improvement. 
  • Building and sustaining positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff. 

Where you'll work

Shotley Gardens
Low Fell
Gateshead
NE9 5UR

Training

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

Training provider

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

About this employer

Dryden School is a specialist setting providing exceptional education and support for pupills with a wide range of special educational needs, including SLD, PMLD, ASD, and complex communication needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, and skilled Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and contribute to our inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational school community. 

After this apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017234.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

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