Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Tudhoe Learning Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Tudhoe Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to start in September 2026 at Acre Rigg Academy. This role involves 32.5 hours per week on a term-time basis, where you will support teaching and learning through group work and individual support.

Candidates must have 5 GCSEs at grades A-C/9-4, including English and Maths. The position includes employee benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and CPD opportunities. This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various situations.
• Reliable and flexible with a passion for education.
• Capability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching & learning in different year groups.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Develop understanding of safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Passion for working in schools

Education

5 GCSE's at Grades A-C/9-4 including English and Maths

Job description

• National Minimum Wage for Apprentices – £8.00 per hour
• (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September 2026 for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based in Acre Rigg Academy and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and you will also develop:

• An understanding of current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy.
• Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key stages and year groups.
• Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

The successful candidate will:

• have 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C/9-4 (including English and Maths) or hold an equivalent and relevant qualification
• communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with people at all levels
• be reliable, flexible who has passion for working in schools
• be able to work effectively as part of a team

You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification via Realise Training Services.

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Calculation of term time only Term time only plus is calculated based on the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement – 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days) – Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments