Apprentice Teaching Assistant level 3

Hardwick Primary School is a city centre Primary School with 591 students. Teachers at Hardwick have the highest possible expectations for all children in their class.

They are looking for a positive, determined apprentice to join the team and undertake a Level 3 teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will be expected to;

Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation particularly, in relation to child protection and behaviour management Participate with other team members in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programmes for individuals and group of pupils Participate in the delivery of local and national initiatives, for example, EYFS Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of children’s development and be involved in the sharing of this information Attend reviews during normal working hours Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and INSET Maintain and develop good working relationships with parents and other adults involved with each child Give general support to school activities Promote the ethos of the school Being aware of confidentiality linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate Prepare support materials Contribute to the preparation of classrooms and outdoor areas Display work and information for children and adults Exercise general care and supervision of children during the school day, inside and outside Promote development and learning, physical, emotional, educational and social Provide a secure, caring and enriching environment for the children Support children including those with statements of SEN Arrange for First Aid to be given, comfort sick children and accompany children to hospital, home or clinic, if appropriate Encourage acceptance and inclusion of all children Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special education needs and MEP’s Help to promote children’s self esteem Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Hardwick Primary will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (by exception) This will be delivered through Hardwick Primary’s dedicated training provider, Realise Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020

Training Outcome:
Potential for progression - Possibility of TA role for suitable candidate, funding dependent, following completion of apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Hardwick Primary School is a vibrant inner city school with 592 children on roll, from Nursery to Year 6.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience


  • Location: Dover Street Derby DE23 6QP
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
  • Posted: 07-Oct-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk