Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Employer: Pele Trust
School: Heddon-on-the-Wall St Andrew’s C of E Primary School
Start Date: September 2026
Apprenticeship Overview
- Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 (A Level equivalent)
- Duration: 18 months
- Annual Wage: National minimum apprenticeship wage https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Schedule: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term time only plus specific days
What You Will Be Doing
- As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
- Supporting children in their learning and helping them stay on task.
- Assisting with pupils’ personal care, hygiene, and welfare where required.
- Building positive relationships and acting as a role model.
- Preparing and clearing classrooms and supporting displays.
- Assisting with behaviour management during lessons, breaks, and clubs.
- Providing general administrative support.
Training & Qualification
- You will receive day-to-day guidance from an experienced mentor, alongside structured training delivered by Northumberland County Council.
- Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Career Progression
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment within Pele Trust, depending on school needs and available positions.
What We’re Looking For
- Skills & Personal Qualities
- Strong communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Organised with attention to detail
- Creative and proactive
- Patient, flexible, and reliable
- Honest and trustworthy
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to use initiative and solve problems
- Essential Qualifications
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
Safeguarding Children
This Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In accordance with Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will undertake an online search of publicly available information of shortlisted candidates.
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a real difference in a primary school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
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