Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
THE APEX ACADEMIES LTD
East Hartford (NE23 3AR)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 12 July 2026)
Posted on 25 June 2026
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Summary
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” - “in the pursuit of perfection, we will achieve excellence” This philosophy drives everything we do at The Apex Academy. We believe that by creating the right culture of care, kindness, and high expectations, we create an environment where every young person can flourish and achieve their potential.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
At our school, we are committed to providing every pupil with a high-quality, personalised education, that fosters their growth and success. By drawing on the latest research and best practices, we create an environment of care and support where every pupil, regardless of ability, can build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop a passion for learning.
We aim to empower every pupil, regardless of their ability, with an education that nurtures their potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive and contribute to their community.
Purpose:
To challenge educational and social disadvantage by working with the proprietor to lead a healthy school in order to achieve the highest possible standards and prepare all our pupils to lead successful lives.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Live the mission and values every day
- Be a highly visible, consistent and supportive presence in and around the school; serve and support the staff and pupils
- Promote an aspirational culture which motivates everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and deliver exceptional outcomes
- Sustain the vision, mission and values of the school and support the establishment of policies through which they will be achieved; manage staff and resources to that end; and monitor progress towards their achievement
- Uphold the principles of transparency, integrity, and probity
- Promote the school in a positive light in person and through all appropriate forms of media (do not use images of pupils or staff without school permission)
- Implement and model strategies that secure high standards of teaching, pupil behaviour and attendance
- Monitor, evaluate and review practice and promote improvement strategies
- Hold self and others to account with integrity and honesty
- Successfully manage own workload and that of others
- Treat team members with equity and respect and be proactive in supporting all team members regardless of their need
Where you'll work
Old Hartford School, Scott Street
East Hartford
NE23 3AR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SKILLS NORTH EAST 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
- Weekly theory sessions online with a Skills North East tutor
- Practical sessions every four weeks with a Skills North East tutor
Requirements
Essential 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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
An enhanced DBS check will be required Two references available upon request Able to commute on a daily basis
About this employer
Our Mission “how we will do it” At our school, we are committed to providing every pupil with a high-quality, personalised education, that fosters their growth and success. By drawing on the latest research and best practices, we create an environment of care and support where every pupil, regardless of ability, can build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop a passion for learning.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Growth within the company after completing the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS NORTH EAST LIMITED
Kirstie McDonagh
kirstie@sne.org.uk
0191 250 4590
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039249.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 12 July 2026)
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