Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Rochdale (OL12 0EL)
Closes in 25 days (Saturday 18 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 June 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity to join All Saints' CE Primary School as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, supporting pupils and teachers while completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£13,312 to £21,149.44, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Approximately 32 Hours Per Week
Monday- Friday
Term Time Only
Working hours to be confirmed at interview.
32 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 25 July 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
Working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, you will help to create a positive learning environment and support pupils to access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their individual potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities across the curriculum
- Providing support to individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning outcomes
- Assisting with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources and learning materials
- Supporting children's literacy, numeracy and communication development
- Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the school's behaviour policy
- Assisting pupils with classroom activities and independent learning tasks
- Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities
- Contributing to classroom displays and learning environments
- Supervising pupils during activities and transitions throughout the school day
- Recording observations and providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress
- Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and welfare of all children
- Supporting children during playtimes, educational visits and school activities where required
- As your confidence and experience develop, you will take on increasing responsibility for supporting pupils' learning and development
Where you'll work
Maud Street
Rochdale
OL12 0EL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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
You will complete the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Training will include:
- Supporting teaching and learning
- Child development and behaviour management
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) awareness
- Communication and relationship building
- Supporting literacy and numeracy development
- Professional standards within education
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End Point Assessment
You will receive ongoing support from both the school and your apprenticeship training provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
All Saints' CE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a nurturing, caring and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school promotes strong Christian values and works closely with pupils, families and the wider community to ensure children develop both academically and personally.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Working alongside experienced teaching staff, you will gain valuable classroom experience while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Permanent Teaching Assistant opportunities within the school or wider education sector
- Progression into specialist SEND support roles
- Further qualifications within education and childcare
- Potential progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) pathways
Full-time employment?
- Potential opportunities may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Progression Opportunities Identified?
- Yes– Teaching Assistant, SEND Support and wider education career pathways
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037998.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Saturday 18 July 2026 at 11:59pm)