Technician/Teaching Assistant apprenticeship in Construction

University Academy Holbeach

Spalding (PE12 7PU)

Closes in 27 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

We are seeking to appoint an apprentice to join our team within the construction department. We are looking for someone who construction so they can enthusiastically support all our learners in the department. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

This will be apprenticeship wage - but due to the fact it is term time only - you will be paid for 44.6 weeks therefore £11596.00

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week term time only, working hours TBC

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement, under guidance of the teacher
  • Deliver tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis
  • Support pupils to stay engaged and on task during lessons
  • Assist with behaviour management and promote positive learning
  • Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
  • General maintenance of the workshop and machinery

Where you'll work

University Academy Holbeach Park Road
Holbeach
Spalding
PE12 7PU

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH

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

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3
  • Training will take place at University Academy Holbeach, and you will receive 6-hours to complete off the job training every week

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

A DBS check would be essential.

About this employer

University Academy Holbeach is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in Holbeach, near Spalding in Lincolnshire. It serves students aged 11–18 and is part of the University of Lincoln Academy Trust

https://www.universityacademyholbeach.org/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

This could become a permanent position for the right candidate if the apprenticeship is successful.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH

Maddy Austen

maddy.austen@uolat.co.uk

01406423042

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037037.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)