Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Bede Academy, Blyth

North East Ambition; Blyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Blyth is excited to offer two Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship positions. This rewarding role involves supporting students with diverse learning needs, collaborating with teachers, and contributing to a positive learning environment. The apprenticeship lasts 21 months and provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside dedicated professionals. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assist students with learning difficulties and support their educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Update progress on students to the Individualised Learning Co-ordinator.

Skills

Support for students with learning difficulties

Collaboration with teachers

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of ADHD and autism

Emotional support for students

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

Bede Academy have a fantastic opportunity for 2 Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join their Secondary School site in Blyth in September 2025.



About Bede Academy

Bede Academy is a thriving, all-through school in Blyth, Northumberland, educating students from Nursery to Sixth Form. Part of the Emmanuel Schools Foundation, the academy is known for its strong Christian ethos, focus on character development, and commitment to academic excellence. With modern facilities across two campuses and a supportive, values-driven culture, Bede Academy offers staff a rewarding place to work, learn, and grow.



https://bedeacademy.org.uk/



What will the apprentices be doing?

The apprentices will provide support within the Academy environment to enable any child or children to gain maximum access to the National Curriculum by following clear guidelines provided by any involved agencies. Main duties include:

• To assist students following a programme of support clearly defined by the Individualised Learning Department and to work alongside teaching and other appropriate staff dependent on the nature of particular needs of the child or the children.


• To work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as an inaugural part of the teaching team.


• To assist students with learning difficulties using a variety of resources, which may involve support in reading, writing, spelling and computer-based learning under the direction of appropriate teaching staff.


• To support students to develop fully alongside their peer group using a clearly defined programme as directed by the Individualised Learning Co-ordinator.


• To regularly update to Individualised Learning Co-ordinator on progress made by students or difficulties faced by individual students.


• To become familiar with the differing learning needs and teaching strategies for students with ADHD, autism, specific learning difficulties, general learning difficulties and other learning problems which might become apparent.


• To support students with emotional behaviour difficulties within the classroom under the direction of the Individualised Learning Co-ordinator/teaching staff.


• To undertake appropriate training to enhance skills or knowledge.


• Act as Mentors for students.


• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal.

The apprentices will undertake the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, which is 21 months in duration. They will be based at Bede Secondary, in Sixth Avenue, Blyth, and will have one classroom session at Blyth Sports Centre every 3 weeks.