Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

Ferryhill School is keen to develop a pro-active apprentice with a ‘can do’ approach to work and training. Working under the direct instruction of teaching or senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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The wage is paid term time only pro rata of annual salary which currently works out at £11,072.25.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 3.00pm. Role is term time only.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

To raise pupil achievement by supporting the class teacher and pastoral team to develop outstanding practice
Work with individuals and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the school’s policies
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
Support the implementation of Education and Health Care Plans, behaviour support plans, personal care programmes, curriculum planning and assessment
To evaluate learning and provide feedback to the teacher/parent / agency as needed

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Follow the instructions of the class teachers and teaching assistants with planning, delivery and evaluation of differentiated and varied learning activities
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols and school behaviour policies
Contribute towards resourcing teaching, by developing and making resources as necessary for children in the class or year group
Listen to children read, read stories and tell stories to individuals or groups of children
Work with pupils on programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, recording achievement, progress and feeding back to the teacher
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and achievement as directed
Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested
Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, learn to undertake pupil record-keeping as requested
Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher. This may involve data input
Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans. To clear away resources and materials after lessons
Assist with the display of pupils’ work in the classroom and around the school
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use
Undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, reproducing worksheets for agreed activities

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person
Contribute to the overall work, smooth running and ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other people in the team
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Participate in the school’s Performance Management process
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher

Where you'll work

Ferryhill School
Merrington
DL17 8RW

Training

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

College or training organisation

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

On the job training will be provided by the employer in the workplace
You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week during term time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

Ferryhill School is part of Eden Learning Trust, providing education from year 7 to year 11.

https://ferryhill.school/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Employment with in the organisation, to be discussed at interview.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

David Brough

david.brough@bacoll.ac.uk

01388 743164

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317678.

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