Apprentice Teaching Assistant (High Coniscliffe CoE Primary School)

We are seeking a caring, compassionate individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice from September 2026. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing inclusive support to pupils with a range of learning needs, ensuring all children have equal access to education and opportunities for success. If you are a committed, enthusiastic person with a passion for Primary Education, we invite you to express an interest in joining our team.

Requirements

• GCSE in: English (grade 4/ C), Maths (grade 4/ C)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Adaptability
• Versatility
• Ability to travel to Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 1NL) for drop-in training sessions.
• Ability to travel to the employer, based at Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, DL2 2LL.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and Teaching Assistants to implement individualised learning plans for pupils with all levels of needs and abilities.
• Provide one to one and small group interventions to help pupils overcome learning barriers and achieve academic progress.
• Assist in the creation and adaptation of learning materials to suit pupils’ individual needs.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including breakfast club, lunchtimes and playtimes.
• Provide accurate clerical support when required.
• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.