Apprentice Teaching Assistant

  • Company: King Edwin Primary School
  • Location: Mansfield, NG21 9NS
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000037154
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
  • Start Date: 10/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, term time only, working hours TBC. Total hours per week: 32.5

Brief Description

We are searching for an enthusiastic Apprentice to work in the Early Years Unit at King Edwin Primary School. We need a caring and committed Apprentice that embodies all of our High 5 school values and that wants to ‘make a difference’ every day for all of our KingEdwinners.

Training to be Provided

You will be working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.


You may also need to work towards Level 2 functional skills in maths and English if not achieved at GCSE.


How the training will be delivered is to be confirmed.

Future Prospects

It is hoped but not guaranteed that a full-time offer of employment will be given upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

What will you do in your working day?


Are you someone who is energetic and enthusiastic?


Can you develop a good relationship with children whilst promoting independence?


Can you work alongside the class teacher in order to personalise the curriculum?


Can you manage behaviour effectively and support children to regulate their behaviours?



  • Your job will be to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils

  • To assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

  • Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, with direct support available from the teacher or senior member of staff

Other Information

DBS and medical checks will need to be undertaken.

Ready to start your adventure?