Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Fullhurst Community College
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Company: INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Location: Leicester, LE3 1AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000021795
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday, 9am- 3pm (30-minute break).
Brief Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, who is eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship programme.
Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.
Future Prospects
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
- Support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of pupils
- Assist in the development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ needs under the direction of teaching staff/senior colleagues
- Provide specialist assistance to pupils with SEND who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
- Support students with physical disabilities, including personal care and physiotherapy needs
- Follow and adhere to all college policies and procedures, including the GDPR policy, equality and diversity policy, health and safety policy, and safeguarding children in education – child protection policy
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including hygiene, dressing, toileting and eating, as well as help with social, emotional, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
- Physically assist pupils in activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans and/or other support plans, as required
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- When accompanying teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out-of-school activities support pupils with medical care needs
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and learning activities and assist with the display of pupils’ work
- Assist with the preparation of learning activities
- Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
- Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, referring any difficult or contentious issues as appropriate
- Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, such as photocopying, typing, filing, money
- Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
Other Information
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider -'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.