Teaching assistant apprenticeship

Assisting the class teacher in delivering a varied and engaging curriculum. Building positive relationships with children to support their development. Working with small groups or individual children under the guidance of the teacher to help them with specific tasks or activities. Supporting the implementation of learning interventions, such as phonics or numeracy programmes. Helping with general classroom duties, such as preparing resources and tidying up. Assisting with administrative tasks, like taking the register or photocopying. Supporting the supervision of children during play and lunchtimes. 

Training Outcome:

Completing a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship provides you with the skills and experience to support pupils in the classroom and help teachers deliver high-quality learning. After this apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as:

Experienced Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – taking on more responsibility, such as leading small group work or covering classes. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support – specialising in supporting pupils with additional needs. Learning Mentor or Pastoral Support Roles – providing guidance and support for pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour. Teacher Training – with further study and qualifications, you could progress into becoming a fully qualified teacher.

This apprenticeship gives you a strong foundation to build a long-term career in education, with plenty of opportunities for further development.

Employer Description:
We are extremely proud of all that goes on here. The children are extremely important to us and central to everything we do. We love to watch how the children grow into resilient, capable young people ready for the next stage of their lives. We promote life long learning and strive to give children a wide range of opportunities. We are very keen that parents are partners and enjoy working with you to develop our children. We live through our values; Endurance, Wisdom, Trust, Excellence and Friendship. Our vision ‘To ensure that EACH AND EVERY CHILD, no matter what their background or circumstance, reaches their potential and leaves us ready for the next stage of life.’ encapsulates everything that we do. We are part of Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust, which is a family of 8 schools across the North West. We offer spaces for children aged 2-11 years old. In our Nursery provision we offer 15 hours (universal offer) and 30 hours (funded offer) for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. We have a busy Breakfast Club and offer a wide range of After School Clubs.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative