Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Total People based in Northwich are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join an experienced team; supporting a wide range of businesses and learners. Make a difference - supporting young people in developing their employability skills to become active citizens. We're proud to work with thousands of employers and learners each year.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday. Shifts tbc.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults? Do you have the patience and empathy to understand their unique challenges, both academically and personally? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Why You'll Love This Role:

Empathy and Patience: You'll be a cornerstone of support, fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where young adults can thrive
Strong Communication Skills: Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both one-on-one and in group settings, will be key to understanding and meeting the needs of our learners
Adaptability: Embrace the dynamic nature of working with young adults in a transitional stage. Your flexibility and adaptability to different learning styles and evolving situations will make a real impact
Organisational Skills: Keep our learning environment structured and efficient by managing materials, assignments, and resources with ease
Positive Attitude: Your proactive and positive attitude will create a motivating atmosphere, encouraging students to engage and succeed in their education
Team Collaboration: Work independently when needed, but also thrive as part of a team, collaborating seamlessly with the lead teacher and other staff members

Ready to inspire and support the next generation? Apply now and become a vital part of our educational community!

Where you'll work

Brickfield Business Centre
60 Manchester Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7LS

Training

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

College or training organisation

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Standard On the job and off the job training will be provided. Assignment work will be completed on a Friday.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Presentation skills

About this company

We are one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work-based learning in the North West of England. We're part of LTE Group, one of the largest social enterprises in the UK, and all our profit is re-invested to help those we work with.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to gain HLTA status or Specialist Teaching Assistant.

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