Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Classroom Support

Help teachers organise activities and create a positive learning environment. Support individual pupils or small groups during lessons. Set up learning materials and resources. Supervise pupils during lessons, transitions, and lunchtimes with guidance.

Learning Support

Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Assist learners with additional needs (e.g., SEND or disabilities). Use teacher-directed strategies to aid progress and engagement. Help with basic literacy and numeracy tasks. Contribute observations and informal feedback to support assessment.

Classroom Management

Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, respectful atmosphere. Assist with behaviour plans or individual support plans.

General Duties

Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and apprenticeship learning. Carry out reasonable tasks requested by teachers or school leaders.

Communication & Collaboration

Work as part of a team with teachers, support staff, and external professionals. Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.

Health, Safety & Safeguarding

Follow school policies on safeguarding, child protection, health, and safety. Report wellbeing or safety concerns promptly. Adhere to statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Professional Development

Engage actively in training and coaching throughout the apprenticeship. Reflect on practice and take part in reviews. Contribute to the Trust’s People-Centred Leadership approach.

Training:

Training for the apprentice will take place both on-site at King’s Leadership Academy Bolton and online through the BeReady training platform. The off-the-job learning will be delivered remotely via scheduled tutorials, group sessions, independent study tasks, and meetings with the dedicated Skills Coach.

Formal training will typically occur once per week, with additional independent study completed around the apprentice’s working hours. Reviews with the Skills Coach will take place every 8–12 weeks, either online or in school, to monitor progress and support development.

Training Outcome:

Year 2 Salary will be subject to a pay increase in year 2 of employment to £23,492 FTE, pro-rata for term time only is £19,878.

Employer Description:

Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Do you want to work in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking school where you can truly make a difference?
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our growing team at King’s Leadership Academy Bolton.

King’s Bolton is a vibrant and inclusive academy with a strong sense of community and a shared commitment to excellence. We are proud of our modern and innovative approach to education, and we strive to support every young person to become a successful citizen in tomorrow’s world.

Having recently moved into our brand-new, state-of-the-art building, we offer an inspiring and dynamic environment for both staff and students. With smaller than average class sizes and a curriculum designed around strong academic and character foundations, we are perfectly placed to support the development of new professionals entering education.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Term Time Only Hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Calm under pressure,Positive attitude