Apprentice Teaching Assistant
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Company: Abbey Primary School
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Location: Mansfield, NG19 0AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £12,480.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000037239
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Application Deadline Date: 27/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30. The contract will be Term Time only 39 weeks. No holidays will be allowed in Term Time.
Brief Description
Join Our Team as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Abbey Primary School. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you have the creativity, resilience, and commitment to help every child thrive?
Training to be Provided
- This programme is delivered via a 13 week evening session to cover the knowledge element of this apprenticeship. your attendance is required at our Derby Road Campus, NG18
- You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
- You will experience a blended learning model
Future Prospects
- Completing this apprenticeship opens up a range of exciting career
opportunities within education.
Once qualified, you could progress to:
- Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - taking on greater responsibility
for supporting learning and inclusion - Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Roles - specialising in
working with children who have additional needs - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - leading learning
activities and supporting teachers more independently
Vacancy Detail
The role is varied and rewarding. You will work 08:30–15:30 as part of a supportive team.
Typical duties include:
- Providing 1:1 or small group support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning and achieve their targets and supporting with any physical and care needs
- Assisting with sensory circuits and other activities designed to help pupils regulate and prepare for learning
- Supporting children with emotional regulation, using strategies to promote calm and positive behaviour
- Supervising pupils during break times and part of lunch, ensuring safety and encouraging positive play
- Collaborating with teachers and other staff to adapt activities and provide personalised support
- Remaining flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils throughout the day