Apprentice Teaching Assistant

INSIDE OUT NORTH EAST FLOURISH LIMITED

SOUTH WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (SR8 2FD)

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 November 2026

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Summary

Are you patient, caring and ready to make a difference? Start your career in education with an apprenticeship where you can help young girls build confidence, discover their strengths and reconnect with learning.

This apprenticeship involves working in an education setting whilst working towards a L3 qualification as a TA.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
30 hours per week. Term -time only. Working pattern to be discussed at interview.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 February 2027

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

Supporting learning

  • Support individuals and small groups with English, maths, PSHE, life skills and vocational activities under the direction of staff.
  • Help prepare resources and learning spaces, explain tasks clearly and adapt support to students’ needs as directed.
  • Encourage participation, independence and confidence, recognising effort and celebrating progress.
  • Support agreed learning targets and SEND strategies; share observations with teaching staff to inform planning and review.
  • Assist with practical sessions, including hair and beauty, childcare or health and social care, following staff instructions and activity risk assessments.

Supporting wellbeing and engagement

  • Build consistent, respectful relationships and listen to students without judgement.
  • Help students manage emotions and develop positive learning behaviours, using agreed approaches and seeking staff support when needed.
  • Encourage attendance, participation and positive routines, sharing concerns promptly with the appropriate staff member.
  • Support safe transitions, breaks and activities under the supervision arrangements set by the provision.

 Safeguarding and professional practice

  • Complete safeguarding induction and training, follow the provision’s policies and report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Be professionally curious about changes in attendance, presentation or behaviour; record factual observations and escalate concerns rather than investigate them.
  • Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and secure handling of student information. Never promise a student secrecy about a safeguarding concern.
  • Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and agreed supervision arrangements. Report accidents, hazards and incidents promptly.
  • Work within the limits of the apprentice role. Seek guidance and undertake specialist activities only after appropriate training and authorisation.

Teamwork and record keeping

  • Work cooperatively with teachers, the SEND lead, pastoral staff and other colleagues to provide consistent support.
  • Keep accurate records of learning, engagement and incidents as directed, using approved systems.
  • Attend relevant meetings within agreed working hours and contribute observations constructively.
  • Communicate with parents, carers, referring schools and professionals only as directed by the responsible staff member

Apprenticeship learning and development

  • Attend East Durham College one day per month as part of the apprenticeship.
  • Complete college work throughout the qualification, including assignments and portfolio evidence, meeting agreed deadlines.
  • Participate in training, progress reviews and end-point assessment following the 18-month course and 3-month assessment timetable.
  • Use feedback and supervision to develop skills, reflect on practice and identify areas for improvement.
  • Complete any English and maths learning required by the training provider and applicable apprenticeship rules.
  • College attendance and required off-the-job training, including college work, will be included within paid working hours. The employer and East Durham College will agree the monthly attendance day and study time within the term-time working pattern.

Where you'll work

UNIT 14
WAPPING PARK
GRESLEY ROAD
SOUTH WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SR8 2FD

Training

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

Training provider

EAST DURHAM 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

The apprenticeship involves attending East Durham College 1 day per month. 

 

 

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

Other requirements

  • This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity verification and all safer recruitment requirements in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

About this employer

Inside Out North East Flourish is a girls-only alternative provision supporting students who need a different approach to education. Our therapeutic, trauma-informed and relational approach puts positive relationships at the heart of learning.

After this apprenticeship

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

Possibility of further training and/or a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Megan Sotheran

megan@insideoutnortheastcic.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063372.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm)