Teaching Assistant / Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The Hyndburn Academy; West Wick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hyndburn Academy is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our busy school and support pupils across a range of subjects. You will work closely with teachers to assist with learning activities, help maintain a positive classroom environment, and support students in accessing learning and building confidence.

This role offers an excellent entry point into education, with on-the-job training, time for planning, and opportunities to develop interpersonal and instructional skills

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by assisting with learning activities in the classroom.
• Help staff maintain a calm, positive environment to promote pupil engagement and confidence.

Job description

We are accepting applications from potential Apprentice Teaching Assistants.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join us in a dynamic and rewarding role, working alongside teachers to support pupils across a range of subjects and abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships, and contributing to a structured yet energetic learning environment. In this role, you will play a key part in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential, making a meaningful difference to their lives and the wider community.

As a Teaching Assistantyou will work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing targeted help to pupils and assisting staff in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Your role will help ensure all pupils can access learning and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

You will contribute to maintaining a calm, focused learning environment and support effective behaviour management. Your patience, adaptability, and proactive approach will help ensure all pupils can achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands‑on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day‑to‑day operation of the school

The Hyndburn Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.