Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Petteril Bank School

Cumbria Education Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Carlisle is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support teachers and enhance students' learning experiences. As part of a supportive environment, you will gain hands-on experience while pursuing a nationally recognized qualification. The role includes assisting with classroom activities, fostering a positive learning atmosphere, and providing feedback to students. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities within education.

Benefits

Collaborative working opportunities

Enhanced professional development opportunities

Nationally recognized qualification in teaching and learning

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals needed for teaching assistance.
• A good understanding of promoting self-belief in students is required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Assist with classroom activities and promote inclusion.
• Provide feedback to students and establish excellent relationships.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Good role model

Politeness and courtesy

Education

A commitment to personal and professional development

Job description

About This Role

• Hours of work: 35.69 per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (including release time for training)
• Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid weeks of 44.6 per academic year
• FTC term: 18 months

Start your career in education with us!

Petteril Bank School, proud to be part of Cumbria Education Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high‑quality learning experiences for pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities, small group work, and one‑to‑one support.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting behaviour, wellbeing, and enrichment activities.

You will receive structured training and mentoring, enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in education. As part of the Cumbria Education Trust ENTER school is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi‑academy trust based in Cumbria. It is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities.

Want to know more about our happy and thriving school – why not visit our Careers page?

What You Will Be Doing

• Promoting independence and resilience in our pupils and engaging them in their learning.
• Praising and rewarding students for their efforts and achievements.
• Providing feedback to children relating to their learning progress and achievements.
• Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with policy and encouraging students to make the right choices.
• Attending to the students’ personal needs and implementing related personal programmes including social, health, physical, first aid and welfare matters.
• Establishing excellent relationships with students built upon respect and consistent communication and application of our Academy standards and expectations.
• Acting as a role model.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Support and Plans.
• Encouraging students to interact and work cooperatively with others.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.
• Working with the teacher to achieve lesson goals for all students.
• Providing objective and factual feedback and reports, as required, to the teacher, on student achievements & progress.
• Providing feedback to students on their progress and next steps in learning.
• Liaising sensitively and effectively with parents/carers gathering and reporting information as agreed with the teacher within your role and responsibility and to participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents/carers.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will be enthusiastic, highly motivated.
• Will promote self belief, inclusion and help create a positive and nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe.
• Will be a good role model.
• Will be polite, courteous and demonstrate a can‑do attitude.

In Return We Can Offer

• A people‑first approach so that you feel part of our community.
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working across our Multi Academy Trust.
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities.
• A nationally recognised qualification in teaching and learning.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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Contact Details

Elzbieta Strzelczyk

01228 631 650

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