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Teaching Assistant Apprentice

  • Company Tudhoe Learning Trust
  • Location Stanley, DH9 0HQ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £260.00 per week
  • Sector Early Years
  • Ref VAC-02782
  • Application Deadline Date 01/12/2026
  • Start Date 13/12/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week 32.5 hours Monday to Friday, term-time only

Brief Description

Shield Row Primary School offers the opportunity for achievement, the motivation for development and the support for independent growth in a caring environment. As a Teaching Assistant you will support the class teacher to enhance pupils learning, whilst your own development is supported through your apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required

• Have 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C/9-4 (including English and Maths) or hold an equivalent and relevant qualification

Personal Qualities

• Be reliable, flexible and have a passion for working in schools

Skills Required

• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with people at all levels

• Be able to work effectively as part of a team

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

Skills that you can apply to a role in schools, as a qualified Teaching Assistant.

Vacancy Detail

Shield Row Primary School is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based in Shield Row Primary School and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum. The apprenticeship will commence once conditional offer checks are completed.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and you will also develop:
• An understanding of current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy.
• Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key stages and year groups.
• Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include: -
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Other Information

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.

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