Apprentice Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Wakefield. This full-time role supports classroom activities and offers a Level 3 qualification over 17 months. Ideal for those passionate about working with children.

Benefits

Free child protection training

12.07% statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience with children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Support classroom activities or provide 1:1 assistance.

Responsibilities

• Aid children in intervention programmes.
• Complete TA apprenticeship scheme.

Skills

Positive attitude

Passion for working with children

Team player

Adaptability

Desire to gain classroom experience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Apprentice Teaching Assistant, Wakefield

Client: Teaching Personnel

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

• Job Reference: 1440d920d65e
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 12.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, dedicated to connecting passionate professionals with schools across the country. We are currently working with a school in Leeds looking for an enthusiastic individual to complete their TA apprenticeship scheme. This is a fixed-term, full-time contract lasting 17 months, requiring 37 hours of work across 5 days per week.

In this role, you will support classroom activities or provide 1:1 assistance, working across the school to aid children in intervention programmes. Experience with children with additional needs is advantageous but not essential. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, specializing in either a classroom or SEN pathway.

Candidate Requirements

• Positive attitude with high energy levels
• Passion for working with children
• Team player committed to helping children achieve their potential
• Adaptability to a dynamic work environment
• Desire to gain classroom experience

If interested, please email your CV to [emailprotected]. All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. For more information on qualifications and training requirements, please visit the Teaching Personnel FAQ page.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary, with potential for permanency in the future. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children and conducts appropriate checks in line with DfE guidance. We also provide free child protection and prevent duty training to all registered candidates.