Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Northern Arch Learning Partnership

Darlington (DL2 2JG)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 July 2026

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Summary

To support teaching and learning across the school whilst working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The apprentice will work alongside experienced staff to help pupils across the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their individual learning goals.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£15,392 (pro rata £13,334.80 as Term time only)

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Total hours per week: 37 hours a week

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Support the pupils

  • Provide in-class support to pupils, both individually and in small groups
  • Assist pupils with a range of abilities, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
  • Encourage positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy
  • Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, engagement and independence

Support teaching staff

  • Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom materials
  • Support the delivery of lessons and structured learning activities
  • Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and any concerns
  • Contribute to maintaining an organised and effective learning environment
  • Support basic classroom displays and record keeping
  • Assist with displays and preparation of learning materials

Support the school

  • Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, or educational visits where required
  • Support whole-school activities and events as appropriate
  • Uphold values and ethos of Hurworth School
  • Ensure that you work in line with all the Academy/Trust policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these
  • Behave according to the relevant Trust Code of Conduct and ensure that you are aware of your obligations and responsibilities re: conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality and other matters covered by the Code
  • To comply with health and safety policies, organisational statements and procedures, report any incidents / accidents/ hazards and take a pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect yourself and others
  • You are required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children/students for whom you have responsibility, or with whom you come into contact, to include adhering to all specified procedures
  • This post is deemed to be a ‘Customer Facing’ role in line with the definition of the Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers
  • This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure.  The successful applicant will be subject to the relevant vetting checks before an offer of appointment is confirmed.  Following appointment, the employee will be subject to rechecking as required from time to time by the Trust
  • Any other duties of a similar nature related to this post that may be required from time-to-time

Where you'll work

Croft Road
Hurworth
Darlington
DL2 2JG

Training

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

Training provider

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Location– Hurworth School, Croft Road, Darlington DL2 2JG
  • Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative
  • Timekeeping
  • Flexible
  • Approachable
  • Enthusiastic

Other requirements

  • Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance
  • Applicants who obtained their GCSE qualifications outside the UK must hold a Statement of Comparability certificate demonstrating equivalence to UK GCSE standards
  • An Enhanced DBS Check will be requested on successful application to a position at the Trust

About this employer

  • https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/
  • https://northernarchlearningpartnership.org.uk/

https://northernarchlearningpartnership.org.uk/ (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).

  • There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Nagina Patrai

npatrai@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041308.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11:59pm)