Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: THE PERCY HEDLEY FOUNDATION
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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3BB
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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-2000023634
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, some late evenings due to needs of school and activities.
Brief Description
Percy Hedley are looking to appoint an outstanding, passionate and committed individual to join their school. the primary role of the teaching assistant is to support the class teacher to enhance pupils' learning and stay on track in order to make progress.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
- All training done via Tyne Coast College
- End-point Asesssment (EPA)
Future Prospects
- Career development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship qualification
- Possibility of full-time placement for the right candidate, on completion of the qualification and satisfactory reviews
Vacancy Detail
- Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups
- Make sure that the pupils are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
- Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
- Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting pupil positive behaviour
- Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one
- Guide and monitor pupils progress
- Help with the planning of some lessons
- Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils progress
- Carry out administartion duties, such as preparing classroom resourses
- Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset
- Provide support outside of your normal classses, such as helping during exams, covering absences, or going on school trips
Other Information
Upon acceptance, the role is subject to a full DBS check prior to starting.