Apprentice Teaching Assistant

North Lincolnshire Council

Scunthorpe (DN16 3SL)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 15 June 2026)

Posted on 2 June 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess a genuine desire to support their educational journey?  We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our dynamic team.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed - Term time only.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 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

  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students
  • Support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, providing additional guidance and encouragement
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting the overall well-being and personal development of all students
  • Collaborate with teachers and fellow support staff to create and implement effective learning strategies
  • Contribute to the planning and preparation of classroom resources, ensuring a stimulating and organised learning environment

Where you'll work

Holme Valley Primary School
44 Timberland
Scunthorpe
DN16 3SL

Training

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

Training provider

EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 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

Online training once per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A - C or 4 + or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade A - C or 4 + or equivalent)

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
  • Time Management

Other requirements

  • Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

North Lincolnshire Council have an aspiration to make North Lincolnshire the best place to live, work, visit and invest. We have built a strong working relationships in the pursuit of the realisation of this ambition and have delivered many successful employment and skills programmes over recent years, working hard to secure positive outcomes for our residents.

Company benefits

  • Staff discounts
  • Access to pensions

Disability Confident

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

  • Achieve a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034539.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 15 June 2026)

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