Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

A great opportunity to support pupils' learning, attend to pupils' personal needs and to provide general support in managing pupils and the classroom, under the direction and supervision of a teacher or line manager (e.g. Higher-Level Teaching Assistant).

What you'll do

• To provide general support with learning activities (eg literacy, numeracy, to enable pupils to understand instructions and to ensure they remain on task, establishing productive working relationships, acting as a role model and setting high expectations)
• To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and to clear afterwards
• To follow all school policies and procedures especially surrounding safeguarding
• To assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Monitoring pupil progress to achieve good pupil outcomes
• To assist pupils in using resources eg ICT
• To assist the teacher to deliver a pupil's individual behaviour/education plan
• To report to the teacher on pupil progress and achievements in accordance with school policy
• To report to the teacher any pupil problems or behavioural difficulties
• To assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• To participate in school visits, assisting with activities as required
• To undertake routine clerical duties including bulk photocopying

Training

• You will attend a local training provider, either online or in person, usually on a three week basis, to gain a 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Attend a school induction
• Gain a health & safety qualification
• Attend enrichment activities to enhance your knowledge eg interview techniques, health & wellbeing, finance, disability awareness
• Have the chance to attend marketing events and also take part in activities during National Apprenticeship Week

After the apprenticeship

• Gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
• 2 years' work experience in a school setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Resilience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Language (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent)
• Desired: GCSE, ICT (grade Pass)

About the employer

Wakefield Council is a local authority who provides many services to the citizens of Wakefield and the surrounding district. We are an ambitious, high achieving and low spending council, delivering value for money through efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvements to our high quality services means we need to employ talented and dedicated individuals to support our existing workforce.

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Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BARNSLEY COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 31 hours a week. Working week: The working week is Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours per week, times to be confirmed. Term time only
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 3
• Wage: £12,896 to £20,488.52 a year