Apprentice Teaching Assistant

ISLE EDUCATION TRUST

Doncaster (DN9 1AB )

Closes on Saturday 25 April 2026

Posted on 20 March 2026

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Summary

Overall, purpose - to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

• Wage:

  £13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: TBC at the interview stage.

  32 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 5 May 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

Job Description:

To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil
• To establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes
• To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem
• To mark pupils’, work under the direction of the class teacher
• To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning
• To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
• Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
• To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate
• To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
• To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties

Where you'll work

South Axholme Academy,
Epworth,
Doncaster
DN9 1AB

Training

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

Training provider

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer. They will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 4)
• English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Teaching Skills
• Patience

Other requirements

All Academy Staff Should:

• Work with all students ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Take responsibility for Safety and Welfare of all students, raising any concerns following the Academy protocols and procedures
• Work proactively and effectively in partnership with all stakeholders
• Carry out a share of statutory supervisory duties
• Treat students with dignity and build relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to the professional position
• Participate in CPD relevant to the role
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English and numeracy
• Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments
• Take an active role in promoting good behaviour in and around the Academy
• Ensure that students adhere to the uniform code and apply sanctions when this code is breached
• Develop an academy learner mind-set - the attitudes, skills and learning habits needed to become an inspired, confident and independent learner
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently and effectively the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
• Regularly review the impact of their work and its impact on students’ progress, attainment and well-being, refining approaches where necessary and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• Proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the Appraisal Policy
• Have professional regard for the practice, ethos and policies of the Academy and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the Academy
• Contribute positively and effectively to the whole Academy ethos
• Cooperate with other staff members to ensure a sharing and effective use of resources to the benefit of the Academy, individual departments and students
• Attend and participate in appropriate calendared meetings
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to Academy policies and practices
• Liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and governors
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other policies related to health and safety, and to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1988
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and safeguarding procedures
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the principal as may from time to time be agreed in accordance with the nature of the job described above

About this employer

Isle Education Trust (IET) is a Multi-Academy Trust of primary, secondary and alternative provision academies that grew from the desire to ensure that local children received the highest standards of education in order to enable them to go on and be responsible, well rounded members of society, with a wealth of opportunities at their feet.

After this apprenticeship

The apprentice can move on to the next level of teaching once they have completed their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022563.

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Closes on Saturday 25 April 2026

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