Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Red Hall Primary School)
Red Hall Primary School
Darlington (DL1 2ST)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 May 2026
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Summary
We are looking for two Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentices. One is mainly within our STRIVE provision with some mainstream experience and the other is primarily in Key Stage 2. STRIVE supports primary pupils with SEMH EHCPs, so interest in SEN is desirable. You will support high‑quality learning for pupils with complex needs.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 8.30pm - 4.00pm
Please note this is a term time only position
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Your duties would include, but are not restricted to:
- Using specialist (curricular / learning) skills / training / experience to support pupils
- Assisting with the development and implementation of EHCP’s and individual learning journeys
- Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
- Supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
- Encouraging pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
- Promoting independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
Providing support for the teacher by:
- Working with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
- Working with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons / work plans as appropriate
- Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
- Providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
- Being responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems / records as requested
- Undertaking marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement / progress
- Promoting positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
- Liaising sensitively and effectively with parents / carers as agreed with the teacher within your role / responsibility and participate in feedback sessions / meetings with parents with, or as directed
- Administering and assess routine tests and invigilate exams / tests
Providing general clerical / admin. support e.g., administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc...
Providing support for the curriculum by:
- Implementing agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses / needs
- Implementing local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills
- Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- Helping pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
- Determining the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources
Providing support for the school by:
- Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
- Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, behaviour, anti-bullying, anti-racism, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Being aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Where you'll work
Red Hall Primary School
Headingley Crescent
Darlington
DL1 2ST
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON BOROUGH 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
You will be completing the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. This programme equips you with the essential skills to support teaching and learning in a school setting. Training is delivered through a blend of online learning and expert-led sessions, covering key topics such as child development, safeguarding, and supporting learning activities.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by experienced tutors who have worked in educational settings and understand the practical skills needed to thrive as a Teaching Assistant. You’ll gain valuable experience in the classroom, starting in Key Stage 1, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
More training information
Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Drop-in training sessions will be take place weekly, with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. Here you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standards.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4+/ C+)
- maths (grade 4+/ C+)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Emotional resilience
- Flexibility
- Relationship building
- Passion in job role
Other requirements
The position would be subject to passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You may be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 4QZ) and you will need to make your own way there for drop-in sessions. Travel to and from the employer's site, based in Darlington (DL1 2ST). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide.(ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates. You must have a genuine love of working with children affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences and an understanding that behaviour is a form of communication.
About this employer
Red Hall Primary School and STRIVE, offers education to children between the ages of 2 – 11 years of age. Our school motto is ‘Believe and Achieve’. Red Hall Primary is a school where ALL children no matter what their home situations or academic levels are given the skills to ‘believe’ in themselves and to ‘achieve’ their very best. The school is at the heart of the community. We support our families in many different ways and believe partnership is at our core. Creating strong links with parents and carers gives our children the best possible start to their educational success. The school is on a journey to improve, not only itself, but the lives of all of its stakeholders, offering them the best opportunities to succeed in the future. We want our children to have the best possible start in life and go onto achieve well during their ongoing educational life.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment and/ or further training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Graham Curry
graham.curry@darlington.gov.uk
07949845325
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030042.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)