Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Flexzo Teach; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Direct local placements

Flexible daytime hours

Job summary

Flexzo Teach is seeking Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join local alternative provisions. You will support learners with SEMH/SEND needs, work daytime hours (Mon–Thu, 09:30–14:30), and build trusting relationships to help students succeed.

This paid apprenticeship provides hands-on experience while you pursue a formal education qualification. The role offers direct engagement with local settings, a supportive team, and opportunities to apply new skills in real teaching moments.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn to help young people succeed.
• Ability to work with learners with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with SEMH/SEND needs in an Alternative Provision setting.
• Maintain a safe, encouraging learning environment with staff support.
• Build positive relationships to help learners progress emotionally and academically.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual student needs for accessible learning.
• Contribute to apprenticeship training and apply new skills day-to-day.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Empathy

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.

Why join Flexzo Teach?

• 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

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.