Teaching Assistant Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team at a vibrant academy. This role offers a unique opportunity to support students' learning and development while working towards a Level 3 qualification. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to adapt to various teaching situations. With a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment, this apprenticeship promises real-world experience and professional growth. If you are enthusiastic about education and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and supporting learning opportunities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support for pupils as directed by teaching staff.
• Work with students individually or in structured teaching situations.

Skills

People Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

English and Maths Functional Skills

Job description

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Teaching Assistant Apprentice, Sheffield

Client:

Academies Enterprise Trust

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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22

Posted:

24.03.2025

Expiry Date:

08.05.2025

Job Description:

Salary: £6.72 per hour within the first year of apprenticeship, Apprentices national minimum wage (NMW) from year 2.

Hours: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year

Start date: September (Fixed term)

Firth Park Academy is a good school with a strong team spirit, high expectations, and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve, that students feel happy, safe, and cared for. One of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly; and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

We are excited to expand our team and are seeking a passionate, motivated, and dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work in partnership with teaching and other educational support staff. You will provide learning support for pupils, working with them as directed by teaching staff within a structured teaching situation or individually as required in accordance with academy policies and procedures.

If you have a passion for education, can help support opportunities for learning and progress whether inside or out come rain, hail or shine, and love working as part of a team, you could be the person we are looking for!

You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You may also be required to complete English and maths functional skills (depending on existing qualifications). Further information about the apprenticeship programme can be found here:

Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace every 4 weeks. In between these meetings, you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will have excellent people and communication skills and will be flexible to adapt to changing situations.

To be eligible for the Apprenticeship, applicants must have resided in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of the Apprenticeship. Please note: applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.

Please note: AET has their own in-house apprenticeship scheme and do not work with any other training providers to deliver Apprenticeships.

This will be a fixed-term position, and the duration of the apprenticeship will be determined by the job role and current skills. The typical duration of the apprenticeship is 21 months; however, it can be longer or shorter depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience, up to a maximum length of 26 months.

Come and visit us to meet the team of students and staff who are making Firth Park Academy one of the best schools in our city:

Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact our SENCO Elouise Robinson at