Teaching Assistant - Apprentice, 33.75 hpw (Term Time Only) (Marsden Primary School, Mill Lane,[...]

South Tyneside Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Whitburn is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support young learners and undertake a range of learning activities. The successful candidate will be working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification while promoting high standards in a caring school environment. This is a fixed-term position for 18 months with a starting pay of £8.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
• For apprentices with specific education plans, Entry Level 3 is required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people and undertake learning activities under guidance.
• Work towards acquiring the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Skills

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE

Entry Level 3 for education, health and care plan

British Sign Language qualification (if applicable)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Apprentice (33.75 hp/w, Term Time Only)

Marsden Primary School, Mill Lane, Whitburn

Pay: £8.22 per hour (first year, then age relevant)

Contract: Fixed‑term, 18 months

Start Date: 5 January 2026 (Required)

Marsden Primary is a caring, community school which seeks to promote high standards and healthy, confident lifelong learners.

Role Overview

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. If you love to support young people and make a difference, this is your chance to take your first steps into the classroom. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of teaching/non‑teaching staff to undertake a range of learning activities with pupils in line with the school’s policies and procedures – working towards acquiring the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Key Expectations

• You should be hardworking and a team player.

Qualifications

• Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
• For apprentices with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and a British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications if that is the primary language.

Safeguarding

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Immigration Status

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Application Process

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Closing Date

Noon, Monday 8 December 2025