Apprentice Teaching Assistant

HOLY CROSS AND ALL SAINTS RC PRIMARY

MANCHESTER (M30 0JA)

Closes on Wednesday 22 April 2026

Posted on 19 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking to appointing a committed and hardworking teaching Assistant to support learning in our KS2 department. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, resilient and a determined team player. Someone who is committed to providing creative and inspiring learning experiences and is motivated, energetic and fun!

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Typical working hours: 8.45am - 3.15pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.

Duties are likely to include but not limited to:

  • Listening to children read
  • Helping children with Numeracy/Literacy
  • Helping children work in class
  • Helping the teacher make preparations for lessons
  • Supervising non-teaching areas such as playgrounds
  • Helping staff to escort pupils on outings and sports events

Where you'll work

TRAFFORD ROAD
ECCLES
MANCHESTER
M30 0JA

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE 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

  • Working towards Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
  • All training will take place in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Enthusiastic
  • Motivated
  • Resilient
  • Work well with children
  • Confident
  • Presentable
  • Hardworking

Other requirements

Successful applicants are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

About this employer

Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary is a wonderful, thriving, happy school. We have a highly trained, dedicated team who are deeply committed to providing a high quality education for all children, ensuring they realise and achieve their full potential.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential for a full-time role on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP

apprenticeships@tcg.ac.uk

01618867461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022028.

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Closes on Wednesday 22 April 2026