Summary
Our apprentice teaching Assistant will join a warm and welcoming team. You will develop a talent for engaging children and can work flexibly across all age groups and abilities. This role complements the work of our teachers and the midday supervisor team by providing in-class, out-of-class and small group support for our children.
Wage
£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Term time only. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Thursday 1 May 2025
Duration
1 year 7 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As a Sports Apprentice, you’ll:
* Support children in reaching their academic and personal goals.
* Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
* Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students needing additional support.
* Play an active role in maintaining a positive and inspiring classroom environment.
What we’re looking for:
* Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
* A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
* A willingness to embrace and promote our Catholic ethos (you don’t need to be Catholic but must respect our values).
What’s in it for you?
* An actual salary starting at £7.55 per hour with potential for growth, plus the opportunity to complete a nationally recognized training program.
* Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
* A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Fantastic benefits:
* Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%
* Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
* Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
* A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
Term time only working.
Where you’ll work
Tewkesbury Close
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5NH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
* PE Technical Certificate
* Functional skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade C/4)
* PE (grade C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Physical fitness
* Sporting interest
* Reliable
* Coaching Experience
* Caring and supportive
* Enthusiastic about leading
Other requirements
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.