Teaching Assistant Apprentice, 37 hpw (Term time only) (Sea View Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; South Shields; On-site; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is offering an exciting apprenticeship for a Teaching Assistant at Sea View Primary School. This role is designed for those looking to gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification while supporting young learners in a dynamic educational environment. Successful applicants will be part of a supportive team and receive training to enhance their skills and professionalism in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Required Maths and English Level 2 qualifications.
• ECHP candidates need Entry Level 3 or BSL qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of learning activities with pupils.
• Attend training days and sessions as required.

Skills

Support young people

Education

Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE A* to C (or 4 to 9)

Entry Level 3 for Education, Health and Care Plan

British Sign Language qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Apprentice, 37 hpw (Term time only)

(Sea View Primary School)

£8.22 ph (for the 1st Year and then age relevant)



Required from September 2025



This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated team of teaching professionals who will support you in gaining a Teaching Assistant qualification. The Governors and Head Teacher at Sea View Primary School would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.



You will be required to attend in-set training days and 2 twilight training sessions per academic year.



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 school’s policies and procedures



For this apprenticeship the following are required:

• Maths andEnglish Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).


• ECHP: For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

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.



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Closing date: Noon, 23 June 2025.



Shortlisting will take place on 23 June 2025.



Interviews will take place on 30 June 2025.