Learning Mentor Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School

  • Company: INSPIRE - Chowbent Primary School
  • Location: Manchester, M46 9FP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000045185
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
  • Start Date: 03/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Brief Description

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their best and looking to start a rewarding career in education? Chowbent Primary School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team.

Future Prospects


  • Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

  • This role may also provide progression opportunities into pastoral, safeguarding, inclusion or wider educational support roles

Vacancy Detail

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and engagement in learning. Your responsibilities will include:



  • Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and within small groups to meet their social, emotional and behavioural needs.

  • Assisting with the delivery of the school's pastoral care and pupil support programmes.

  • Helping to develop and implement mentoring, behaviour and intervention plans.

  • Identifying pupils who may benefit from additional support and referring concerns to appropriate staff.

  • Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records against agreed targets and support plans.

  • Providing feedback and reports to teachers and other members of staff as required.

  • Building positive relationships with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to support pupil development.

  • Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring all concerns are reported appropriately.

  • Assisting with the coordination and delivery of intervention programmes for vulnerable pupils.

  • Supporting pupils who require additional supervision or are following alternative timetables.

  • Maintaining accurate and confidential pastoral and safeguarding records.

  • Encouraging positive behaviour, good attendance and active participation in learning.

  • Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive.

  • Attending staff meetings, training sessions and professional development activities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Other Information

Pre-employment Checks: Please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, right-to-work verification and any other checks required in line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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