Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Flexzo Teach; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexzo Teach in Scunthorpe is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to begin a rewarding career in education. This role offers paid, hands-on experience in an Alternative Provision setting and a direct path to a formal education qualification.

You will support learners with SEMH and SEND needs, work with classroom staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment, and build positive relationships to boost confidence and progress. Hours are 09:30-14:30, Mon-Thu.

Qualifications

• No extensive prior experience required.
• Motivation to help young people succeed.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Collaborate with setting staff to create a safe, engaging environment.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence and progress.
• Engage in apprenticeship training and apply skills daily.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Empathy

Positive attitude

Resilience

Job description

Flexzo Teach | Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Looking for an exciting start to a career in specialized education without navigating traditional barriers?

Flexzo Teach is a platform that connects aspiring education professionals directly with educational settings for impactful opportunities. We're building local talent pools in Scunthorpe and inviting Teaching Assistant Apprentices to register and kickstart their journey.

• Gain hands-on, paid experience while working toward a formal education qualification.
• Say goodbye to agency middlemen and opaque hiring processes.
• Connect directly with local alternative provisions looking for passionate new talent.
• Make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of young people who need specialized care.

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice in an Alternative Provision setting, you will support learners who have a range of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEND needs. You will:

• Enjoy a schedule with ideal daytime hours (Monday-Thursday, 09:30-14:30).
• Work alongside setting staff to create a safe, encouraging environment where every learner has the opportunity to progress.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who require additional emotional and academic support.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual student needs, ensuring learning remains accessible and engaging.
• Bring a resilient, empathetic attitude to the classroom, helping students build confidence and overcome barriers.
• Actively engage in your apprenticeship training, applying new skills directly to your day-to-day role.

What you'll need:

• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a true desire to help young people succeed (no extensive prior experience required).
• Comfort and resilience when working with learners facing SEMH or SEND challenges.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).

How it works:

Once registered, your profile is visible to local educational settings who can contact you directly.

Be part of a more flexible and direct way of starting your career in education.