Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Barnsley (S70 1TS)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 2 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 June 2026
Contents
Summary
- To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
- Provide general support in a specific curricula/resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils
- Wage
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£14,560 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 - Friday - Hours between 8am - 4pm (TBC)
Term Time Only
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
- Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
- Support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work
- Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
- Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, etc.
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
- Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions
- Assist the teacher with learning activities ensuring health and safety and good behaviour of pupil
- Support pupils to understand instruction
- Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
- Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
- Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
- Operation of everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
- Maintenance of everyday equipment, check for quality/safety
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Contribute to overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend relevant meetings and participate as required
- Participate in development and other learning activities and performance development opportunities as required
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, e.g. clubs, extra curriculum activities
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Where you'll work
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S70 1TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BARNSLEY COLLEGE
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
Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete an Advanced Technical Certificate as a Teaching Assistant Level 3. Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
We are a community of 33 individual, unique, highly effective schools, all united in one aim – to make a difference. We deliver change and improve lives for children and young people, and communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We believe in social equity, and work to ensure that every young person in our care, regardless of their background or challenges, has access to high quality education.
https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BARNSLEY COLLEGE
Amanda ogley
apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
01226216166
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037976.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 2 July 2026 at 11:59pm)