Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Bearpark Primary School

Durham (DH7 7AU)

Closes in 31 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a career working with Primary School aged children. You will be provided with skills and knowledge to support Teachers and Children in both Key stage 1 and 2.

Wage

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

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When working in a school you get paid term time only pro rata. You will not be able to take holidays during term time. Please consider the working hours when applying.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Thursday 9.00am - 4.45pm (college) with 30 minutes for lunch.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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

Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum

  • Work in partnership with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities
  • Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures
  • Support pupils to understand instructions
  • Implement and contribute to planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
  • Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress
  • Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils
  • Under the guidance of a teacher monitor, assess and record pupil progress/activities
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
  • Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher and in line with health and safety requirements
  • Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
  • Support pupils with SEND needs as appropriate
  • Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate and in line with school policies and procedures
  • Contribute to pupils plans and reports
  • Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
  • Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
  • Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable using Teacher’s planning
  • Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested
  • Invigilate examinations and tests
  • Provide cover to supervise a class and/or small group on an unexpected non-timetabled basis only
  • Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, but not as a supervisory assistant
  • Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
  • Support children’s learning through play and planned learning activities
  • Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development
  • May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy
  • Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
  • Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to the health service in emergency situations
  • Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.

 Support for the School

  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  • Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
  • Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
  • Participate in training and other learning activities as required
  • Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

Where you'll work

Colliery Road
Bearpark
Durham
DH7 7AU

Training

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

Training provider

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

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

  • Advanced Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant (Standard) - NCFE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning L3
  • Apprentices will attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week
  • Full, on the job training to be delivered by the employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
  • Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

When working in a school you get paid term time only pro rata. You will not be able to take holidays during term time. Working in a school can be very rewarding. Please consider the working hours when applying.

About this employer

Primary School offering education from Early Years Foundation stage to Year 6 Juniors.

https://www.bearpark.durham.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • To be discussed at interview
  • Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

David Brough

apprenticeships@bacoll.ac.uk

01388 743164

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020818.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)