Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Chesterton Community Sports College
Staffordshire (ST5 7LP)
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Chesterton Community Sports College are looking to recruit a teaching assistant apprentice to work in small groups or provide one-to-one support to pupils with identified special educational needs in lessons across the curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will support pupils in exams by reading and/or scribing.
- Wage
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£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Shifts are to be confirmed.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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 job:
- Work in small groups or provide one-to-one support to pupils with identified special educational needs in lessons across the curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4
- Deliver targeted intervention weekly to identified pupils using the latest resources in our fully equipped intervention room
- Support pupils in exams by reading and/or scribing
A little extra information:
The SEN Department at CCSC is the largest department at the heart of the school, and we are all passionate about inclusion and helping pupils to achieve their full potential and lead happy and fulfilled lives.
Our SENCo sets out our strategic approach to identifying and supporting pupils with special education needs (SEN) and our Deputy SENCo and dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) carry out this approach in lessons and interventions. We use the very latest standardised and progress testing to identify educational needs or gaps for every pupil on roll at CCSC. This data is then combined with our unparalleled personal and social knowledge of the pupils in our care to create bespoke support and interventions for those who need it.
The majority of the support that pupils receive is small groups or one-to-one support in the classroom. We ensure that students are supported across the curriculum and that they have every opportunity to access and enjoy lessons whilst making progress alongside their peers. Our department also has the experience and flexibility to support pupils with a range of SEN and disabilities in our fully equipped Intervention Room and our main base in the SEN Room. We keep up to date with the latest research and guidelines around SEN by attending regular training courses, and we take every opportunity to share our in-depth knowledge appropriately with wider teaching staff.
Where you'll work
Chesterton Community Sports College
Castle Street, Chesterton
Newcastle under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7LP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
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
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-0 - 20% off-the-job training (minimum 6 hours weekly)
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
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
This role is term-time only. Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure your consideration for the role.
About this employer
Chesterton Community Sports College is an over-subscribed, successful and caring 11-16 school. We have a reputation for providing excellent support to pupils with SEN and we are looking for someone to join our amazing SEN department!
After this apprenticeship
- Could lead to a permanent position for the right person
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
The Apprenticeship Hub
apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk
01782 254287
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032802.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)