Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Ayresome Primary School
AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST
Middlesbrough (TS1 4NT)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Ayresome Primary School are looking for a dedicated and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification whilst obtaining valuable classroom experience.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Term time only.
Daily hours to be confirmed.
35 hours per week total.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- To support the teaching and learning to individuals and/or groups of pupils in the learning environment
- Working within a set of clear guidelines and instructions, and under the direct supervision of a teacher
- Assisting in the preparation of work and other activities for pupils in accordance with objectives set by teaching staff
- Support planned learning activities and teaching programmes as defined by the teacher
- Assist in the evaluation of learning activities with teaching staff.
- Working with individual pupils and/or groups of pupils on targets and assisting pupils to meet learning objectives
- Provide general feedback to pupils in relation to progress under the guidance of a teacher
- Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
- Support pupils in emotional and social well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
- Support independent learning and the inclusion of all pupils
- Support pupils using IT in their learning activities
- Clear up materials used in the learning environment ensuring that they are available for use as directed by the teacher, including photocopying, filing and assisting in the presentation and display of the pupils work
- Support pupils in their social, emotional and personal development
The postholder may also;
- Record basic pupil data, under the direction of the teacher
- Support children’s learning through play
- Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
- Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required while encouraging independence
- Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
- Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Where you'll work
Ayresome Primary School
Worcester Street
Middlesbrough
TS1 4NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY 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
- Teaching Assistant level 3 apprenticeship standard
- 20% off the job training
- Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve, enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we work together with our pupils, governors, staff, and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we now require a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This post is to commence on 1st September 2026.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship
- Level 5 Higher level Teaching Assistant available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042254.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)