Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Are you ready to inspire 16-24 year olds to enter the world of work and apprenticeships or the next positive stage of their life? At HTP Apprenticeship College, we need additional staff to join our team to support programmes designed for 16-24 year olds to work on both their professional and personal development.

What you'll do

This is a varied and rewarding position combining class delivery, work placement development & support and supporting development of maths and English skills. You'll play a vital role in guiding learners through their journey, helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You will be:

• Working with a wide range of learners aged 16-24, including those who might have Special Education Needs requiring additional small group support particularly in Employability / Work experience days and maths and English development.
• Being an appropriate role model of behaviour both in the classroom and the work environment.
• Understand the specific needs of learners and using strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher.
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners.

Training

You will be undertaking the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard and fully supported by HTP Apprenticeship College.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will work alongside your Apprenticeship Coach to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to meet the requirements of the Standard developing a portfolio of evidence.

To ensure you are making progress your Coach will provide continuous assessment and provide you with regular feedback. On completion of your formal training, you will demonstrate what you have learnt through question and answer or a project.

After the apprenticeship

• HTP will help support your progression into a substantive post

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English & Maths (grade 4-9)

Things to consider

The successful candidate will need to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You'll also need to hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle to visit workplaces.

Benefits

Why join HTP?

• Training and development: Ongoing support to help you excel in your role and grow your career.
• Great benefits: Competitive salary and package based on experience and qualifications.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working options – full-time (5 days), part-time (4 days) or potentially term time only contracts.

About the employer

At HTP we work with people of all ages and stages in life – whether just starting out in a career, those looking for a change of path, or want to climb the career ladder, we'll guide and advise them every step of the way.

We're here for employers, too. From kitchen-table start-ups, to multinationals and anywhere in between, we'll help discover the real value Apprenticeships can bring to teams and their business.

And, because we know that no two people (or businesses) are the same, our approach is totally bespoke, so the people we support can be sure that they'll get the support they need, when they need it.

With over 20 years' experience in a variety of sectors, our friendly and supportive team are hand-picked for their passion and their motivation help others achieve.

Rated ‘Good' by OFSTED and with literally thousands of success stories under our belts, with us, you're in safe hands.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Thursday, 9.00am- 5.00pm.

Friday, 9.00am- 4.30pm.

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £26,000 a year