Apprentice Teaching Assistant

THE APEX ACADEMIES LTD

CRAMLINGTON (NE23 3AR)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 June 2026

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Summary

You’ll be working within the classroom with young people with the aim of working with the wider team to lead a healthy school in order to achieve the highest possible standards and prepare all our pupils to lead successful lives by challenging educational and social disadvantages.

Wage

£14,560 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£12480 – term time only. (£14560 full time equivalent)

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
35-hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4pm with 30-minutes lunch

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 July 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

  • A - Class Charts is used effectively; staff are setting weekly homework and issuing points on a 4:1 ratio
  • B - Attitude to Learning reports are issued on a weekly basis; this will be used by Tutors to set targets and communicate to parents/carers
  • C - Analyse parent/carer and pupil usage; to then support and challenge parents/carers and pupils to improve usage
  • D - Ensure half termly rewards for attendance are organised; rewards to be discussed with HT/equivalent
  • E - Develop effective strategy to reduce exclusions
  • Attendance: ensure the register is taken in line with DfE guidelines. Attendance should be tracked, analysed and patterns identified, with the overall aim of ensuring that attendance is improving
  • Exclusion: after consultation with the Head Teacher ensure that exclusion are administered using the school process
  • Education visits: ensure all risk assessments are up to date and that colleagues are following the correct process

Where you'll work

SCOTT STREET
HARTFORD
CRAMLINGTON
NE23 3AR

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING 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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship with Access Training 1 day per month on Team Valley.

Internal training on policies and procedures including risk assessment, safeguarding, prevent.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

You will be working with young people that have been excluded from mainstream education that are between the age of 11 and 16. You’ll need to be hard working and resilient with a strong outgoing personality.

You will be expected to support with other ad hoc duties as and when required.

The full job specification will be provided to successful applicants prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.

About this employer

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.

With four decades of experience in education between us, we have seen first-hand the power of education to transform lives. It is a privilege to be part of a school with such a clear mission to nurture and empower every young person.

Our “vision”, “mission” and “values” are inspired by the 'Nolan Principles'. These principles resonate with our ambition of operating from a platform of excellence to support young people in our region to achieve their undoubted potential. When making decisions we will always ensure we are adhering to our “vision”, “mission” and “values”.

We are both pleased to have appointed Amran Suleman as Headteacher – a leader with deep experience in SEND, SEMH, and ASC settings. We will both work closely alongside him, providing ongoing support to ensure the school is a safe, aspirational, and inclusive place for all.

We look forward to the journey ahead and to building strong partnerships with families, staff, and the wider community.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This position offers the opportunity for permanent and long-term employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Sophy Lamb

slamb@accesstraining.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039429.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)