Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Sawley Junior School
NOTTINGHAM (NG10 3DQ)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 9 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 December 2025
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Summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? This is an exciting opportunity to support children in a vibrant, inclusive learning environment. As an apprentice, you will receive training and hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals who will guide and mentor you.
- Wage
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£12,955.80 to £20,952.36, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 08:30am - 15:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
33 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
On an average day, the Apprentice Teaching Assistant will:
The role is varied and rewarding. You will work 08:30–15:30 as part of a supportive team. Typical duties include:
- Providing 1:1 or small group support for children with Special
- Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning and achieve their targets.
- Assisting with sensory circuits and other activities designed to help pupils regulate and prepare for learning.
- Supporting children with emotional regulation, using strategies to promote calm and positive behaviour.
- Supervising pupils during break times and part of lunch, ensuring safety and encouraging positive play.
- Collaborating with teachers and other staff to adapt activities and provide personalised support.
- Remaining flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils throughout the day.
Where you'll work
SAWLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL
WILMOT STREET
LONG EATON
NOTTINGHAM
NG10 3DQ
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)
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Knowledge of the curriculum
- Enthusiastic
- Calm
- Positive
- Flexible
- Pro-active
- Reliable
- Professional
- Commited
Other requirements
A DBS check, pre employment and safeguarding checks will need to be completed for the successful applicant.
About this employer
Sawley Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. We cater for children aged 7–11 across Key Stage 2 and currently have 294 pupils on roll, including 95 children on the SEND register. Our school community is diverse, and we are proud of our strong commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.
At Sawley Junior School, our ethos centres on preparing children with the skills they need for a successful future. We focus on building independence, resilience, and confidence, ensuring every child is equipped to thrive both academically and personally. This year, we are proud to be part of the DCC PINS Project, which promotes inclusive education and supports neurodiversity across schools.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work together to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment where creativity and curiosity are encouraged. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking school that values inclusion and high expectations for all. With spacious classrooms, outdoor play areas, and facilities that support a broad and balanced curriculum, we provide opportunities for children to develop essential life skills alongside their academic learning. Staff are valued and supported with professional development, making Sawley Junior School a fantastic place to start or grow your career in education.
https://www.sawleyjunior.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension scheme available
After this apprenticeship
Completing this apprenticeship opens up a range of exciting career opportunities within education. Once qualified, you could progress to:
Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – taking on greater responsibility for supporting learning and inclusion.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Roles – specialising in working with children who have additional needs.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – leading learning activities and supporting teachers more independently.
Pathway to Teaching – many apprentices go on to train as qualified teachers through further study and experience.
Pastoral or Behaviour Support Roles – focusing on emotional well-being and behaviour management within schools.
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in education, with clear routes for progression and opportunities to develop specialist skills.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004476.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 9 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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