Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3

  • Company: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
  • Location: DE23 6QP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000042624
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday - 32.5 Hours per week, term time only. Shifts TBC.

Brief Description

Want to start your teaching career? Hardwick Primary School have a great opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join the team, to provide support for children and staff, whilst gaining a qualification with an award winning provider. Term time only,

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:



  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

  • Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standard

  • Functional skills in maths and English if required
    This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

To further career within Teaching, to gain full-time employment. 
 

Vacancy Detail

Hardwick Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of a supportive community, where children feel happy, confident and valued. They are looking for enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants who have the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community, including within Early Years. 

As their Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will: 



  • Work as part of a professional team

  • Work with Children who may have Special Educational Needs

  • Work on a one-to-one basis with children

  • Prepare classroom's for lessons

  • Attend staff training sessions

  • Attend inset days


The successful candidates will enjoy:



  • Rewarding children to work with

  • Working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team

  • Outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building

  • Commitment to your professional development


The school is term time only. An apprenticeship is a 52 week programme therefore you must be prepared to undertake off the job training during the half term breaks.

Other Information

Full Enhanced DBS Required.

Ready to start your adventure?