STEM Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
YOUNG ENGINEERS WORCESTER LTD
Worcester (WR1 2LL)
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 5 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 March 2026
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Summary
Are you enthusiastic and enjoy working with children? Join Young Engineers Worcester as a STEM Assistant, supporting fun, hands-on after-school and weekend clubs. You’ll assist instructors, help manage pupils, and create a safe, engaging learning environment. Bring energy, confidence, and a passion for inspiring young minds.
- Wage
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£13,520 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Mondays- Fridays
14:00pm- 17:00pm
Saturday
09:00am- 14:00 pm
20 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 30 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
What you'll do at work
Support to Teaching instructor
● Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual instructors
● Support the instructor in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
● Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
● Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
● Assist the instructor with the planning of learning activities
● Assist the instructor in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
● Provide detailed and regular feedback to instructor on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
● Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
● Experience working with children in any setting (e.g. schools, youth work, clubs)
● Confident, energetic communicator and natural leader.
● Reliable, organised and passionate about inspiring children
● Able to work after-school hours and weekends
Positive Relationships
● 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 to Teaching instructor
● Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
● Support the instructor in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
● Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
● Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
● Assist the teaching instructor with the planning of learning activities
● Assist the teaching instructor in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
● Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
● Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
Policies and Procedures
● To reinforce company policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner
● To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health and safety and the risks assessments that are in place
● Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building by completing toilet checks and daily risk assessments for rooms
● To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures
● Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality
● To work in partnership to ensure standards are continually being met in line with Ofsted requirements
● To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
● To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately– in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
Where you'll work
Hostel House
5 College Green
Worcester
WR1 2LL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The training will be taking place at the apprentice workplace and the Development Coach will be having 121s with you on a monthly basis via Teams and face to face visits
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 - 9)
- Maths (grade 4 - 9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Must complete a DBS check and safeguarding training before starting
About this employer
Founded in 2008, Young Engineers operates engineering afterschool activities in over 100 countries. Our mission is to prepare 4-15 year-old students for the changing demands of the 21st century workforce. With thousands of happy students around the world, Young Engineers has been recognized by the Harvard School of Education and the European Union Commission.
https://worcester.young-engineers.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Paid travel time to and from the school
16+ hours available
Full STEM curriculum and session training provided.
All materials and equipment supplied
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Continued Personal Professional development training and support
- Potential for a full time role after apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED
Ali Franklin
ali.franklin@thechildcarecompany.com
01753 978514
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023251.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 5 April 2026 at 11:59pm)