Apprentice Teaching and Learning Assistant - Anthony Gell School

EMBARK FEDERATION

Wirksworth (DE4 4AG)

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

Posted on 28 September 2026

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Summary

Anthony Gell School is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. Working under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCO, you will help students learn independently and in groups. Support may be provided 1:1, in small groups, or within the classroom.

Wage

£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Pay is per Derbyshire County Council salary scheme. Pay is on the 25th of each month.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday during term time, plus inset days (39 weeks). 08:50 - 15:30 with 40 minutes allocated to a break and lunch on the days in school.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

The apprenticeship role involves the following:

  • Liaising effectively with colleagues, managers, students and parents/carers.
  • Be an effective mentor and role model for students.
  • To promote high expectations of students with learning, development and behaviour.
  • To support students and their integration to classroom. environments; supporting their access to the curriculum.
  • To facilitate and support groups of students in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (Year 7 to 13).
  • Contribute to the management of transition arrangements for students.

Where you'll work

Anthony Gell School
Wood Street
Wirksworth
DE4 4AG

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Anthony Gell School is a very successful, inclusive, 11-18 school situated in the Derbyshire Dales within the market town of Wirksworth. The school takes its name from a 16th Century benefactor who helped first establish the school in 1576. The school benefits from the support of the Anthony Gell Foundation and occupies a generous plot close to the centre of the town. Our school is within easy reach of the major centres of Derby and Chesterfield, as well as the beautiful Peak District National Park.
Anthony Gell School is able to provide opportunities for academic excellence in a caring and supportive environment; this forms the essence of the identity of the school. It lies within the heart of the community, with many families maintaining close links to the school for several generations. The staff body is made up of a blend of youth and experience. Students and staff share a sense of pride in their school which is reflected in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding for each other, the school environment and the wider community.
Anthony Gell School is part of a family of schools within the Embark Federation. Embark is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), of Derbyshire schools. The Trust’s core beliefs of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success closely match those of Anthony Gell School. Our membership of Embark has helped our school to continue to grow and develop via outstanding partnerships and collaboration.

http://www.anthonygell.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We have a benefit system with discounts.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

After completion of the course there may be an opportunity to remain at the school in a TA capacity – this pays at Grade 5 or Grade 7 depending on the role. As part of Embark Federation there are opportunities to seek careers across other Embark Schools.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Niall Nanson

niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk

01332 387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055731.

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