Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work with individual pupils and small groups, help create a positive learning environment, and contribute to the overall well-being and development of our children.

What you'll do

Daily activities will involve:

• Work in partnership with our teaching team to support children's needs
• Offer flexibility to work with children in the class, small group work and with individuals.
• Support the teacher in delivering lessons and work with identified groups or individuals
• Supporting their learning, emotional and social needs
• Implementing support programmes for learners
• Ensuring that all pupils have an opportunity to reach their potential.
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs
• Promote reinforcing children's self-esteem and wellbeing
• Encourage children to use the school's values
• Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Deliver high quality learning support to enable children to make accelerated progress.
• Prepare resources and the learning environment
• Support children during their non-directed times.
• Engaging with parents
• Be organised, flexible and willing to use your initiative in order to meet children's needs
• Have a positive outlook, with a good sense of humour and high expectations of our children

Training

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training.

After the apprenticeship

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full-time offer of employment will be given upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

This role requires some twilight training, a DBS will be required.

If shortlisted, you will receive a telephone call. If not successful, please email Sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk for feedback.

Those who attend our group assessments will receive personalised feedback afterwards with your strengths and tips for the future.

About the employer

Currently 393 children attend Rolleston Primary School, aged between 4 and 11. As a school we work hard to ensure the highest possible education for every child that comes through our doors. We are determined to expand opportunities for each individual whilst recognising their own unique talents and abilities. The environment and creative curriculum we offer encourages expression, courage and determination.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: 5 days per week, 7 hours per day.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year