Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Melrose Learning Trust
County Durham (DH7 9QR)
Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 June 2026
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Summary
The apprenticeship will involve supporting the class teacher, working with small intervention groups and providing one to one support to enable pupils to achieve academic progress.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a brilliantly supportive and inspiring environment for an enthusiastic teaching assistant apprentice.
- Wage
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£15,392 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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Normal working hours will be between 8.30am - 4.30pm however this may be negotiable / vary dependant on training schedules.
37 hours 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
- Work closely with class teachers and Teaching Assistants to contribute to the delivery and evaluation of the learning process for all pupils, including those with additional needs
- Provide one to one and small group interventions to help pupils overcome learning barriers and achieve academic progress
- Assist in the creation and adaptation of learning materials to suit pupils individual needs
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected
- Provide accurate clerical support when required
- Undertake break and lunch supervision as required
- Be proactive in completing all CPD and responsibilities to complete academic aspects of an apprenticeship
Where you'll work
Front Street
Esh
Durham
County Durham
DH7 9QR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
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
The successful candidate will enrol with New College Durham on the Level 3 Teaching Apprentice course. Exact training schedule to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C)
- Maths (grade A-C)
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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide written references.
About this employer
Esh C of E Primary School is a small, family orientated village school on the outskirts of the historic city of Durham. We are incredibly proud of the work we do with all members of our school community, who together ensure we provide our children with a fantastic start to their school career in a friendly, safe and welcoming environment.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The successful candidate will be able to pursue a career as a qualified teaching assistant, either within Melrose Learning Trust, should a position be available, or elsewhere.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Melrose Learning Trust
Andrew Park
office@eshprimary.org.uk
01913731324
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039184.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)