Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The Pilgrim School; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Pilgrim School is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to support secondary age pupils in an alternative setting, gaining hands-on classroom experience and working toward a Level 3 qualification. You will join an established team, learn practical teaching strategies, and develop communication and safeguarding skills while supporting pupils with diverse needs.

This is ideal for someone recently leaving Further Education who wants a route other than university.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway toward Level 3 qualification.
• Recent FE leaver seeking route other than university.
• Willingness to engage in CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities and support pupils in Lincolnshire bases.

Skills

Classroom support

Patience

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification

Job description

Start Date: September 2026 or asap

Salary: National Apprenticeship wage

The Pilgrim School has an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in supporting secondary age young people in the classroom in an alternative setting. The apprentice would be training towards the Level 3 qualification and would suit someone who has recently left Further Education and wants a different route rather than university. The Pilgrim School has an established and highly effective team of permanent members of staff. The successful candidate will be supported and provided with a range of CPD opportunities.

The Pilgrim School provides lessons in both pupils’ homes and three main bases (Lincoln, Boston & Horncastle) throughout Lincolnshire. Pupils who receive education support are diagnosed as medically unfit to return to school or have social/communication or mental health difficulties which make school attendance difficult.