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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Hookstone Chase Primary
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Are you looking to start a career in education? Hookstone Chase primary are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join their team. Our teachers and staff create a friendly, supportive environment where learning is fun and engaging. Our school is a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to do their best.
Wage
£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Term-time only - actual salary approximately £13,024
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday. Term Time only Start/end times to be agreed but within the school working day. 37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 14 September 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support students’ learning and development under the direction of teaching or other appropriate staff by supervising and ensuring their safety and access to learning, attending to personal needs, and promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Collaborate with the teacher to use strategies that support students in achieving their learning goals
- Provide accurate and constructive feedback to students, under the guidance of the teacher
- Set challenging expectations while promoting self-esteem and encouraging students to act independently
- Facilitate interaction with others and support engagement in activities led by the teacher or other professionals
- Promote, support, and facilitate the inclusion, acceptance, and integration of all students
- Assist with the supervision of groups and individual students as required, both during lessons and in communal areas such as corridors and playgrounds, as well as outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtimes, attending to students’ personal needs as necessary
- Track and monitor student progress, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to support the planning, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of the learning process for individual students and groups, addressing achievements, progress, and any challenges
- Participate in the planning cycle and development of assessments based on student needs and contribute to effective assessment by undertaking student record-keeping as requested
- Administer routine assessments, routine tests, and undertake the marking of students’ work under the guidance of the teacher
- Maintain a stimulating, safe, and purposeful learning environment by preparing, maintaining, and using relevant learning resources, assisting with the display of students’ work, and promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviour
- Establish constructive and positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs, while building effective relationships with parents/carers, external agencies, and other professionals under the general direction of the class teacher
- Liaise effectively with class teachers to communicate with parents/carers and other professionals, gathering and reporting information as directed
- To administer first aid, as appropriate – training will be arranged
- Assist in the development and implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and/or Personal Care Programmes
- Monitor and respond to changes in students’ behaviour, identifying and sharing any unexpected changes with the relevant and appropriate staff, while consistently using effective behaviour
- School staff may be required to support students with intimate care/hygiene
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students within the school in line with statutory safeguarding guidance, reporting any concerns to the Senior Leadership Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Be aware of and comply with relevant statutory guidance, school/Trust policies and procedures related to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection
- Participate in visits, trips, and out-of-school activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events
- Provide administrative support for the teacher/department
- Attend meetings and perform duties as required according to the school calendar
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Where you'll work
Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase Harrogate HG2 7DJ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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.
Training schedule
You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours) As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training - member of the Aspiration Training Group - will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role Our programme has a particular focus on understanding local SEND provision You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved)
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You will be supported with and prepared for the final Apprenticeship Assessment by Highfield Assessment (EPAO) which will comprise of:
- Practical Observation, followed by Question-and-Answer session
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
You will be allocated 'Off the Job' Training hours per week (Minimum of 7.5 hours) to complete the Teaching Assistant Standard Time will be given in your working week in the school setting
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal applicant will have:
- GCSE grade C/4 and above in English & maths
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- The ability to relate well to children and adults
- A professional, fun, engaging and nurturing personality
Northern Star Academies Trust’s vision is to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. As a Trust Partnership, our vision for learning is founded on the NSAT Promise
- Nurture - We promise that we will invest to give children the best start.
- Sustain - We promise to empower children and young people to become change-makers for a sustainable future and a better world.
- Aspire - We promise to equip children and young people with the knowledge, skills, dispositions and qualifications which provide a springboard of choice and opportunity.
- Thrive - We promise to shape education which anticipates children's needs, providing learning that is inclusive and liberating.
Here at Hookstone, we are committed to helping each child discover their passions and reach their full potential. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to creating a friendly, supportive environment where learning is fun and engaging. We believe that education goes beyond textbooks, so we focus on developing well-rounded individuals who are ready to take on the world with confidence and kindness. Our Vision and Values - The Hookstone Keystones
- Be respectful
- Be responsible
- Be ready to learn
https://www.hookstonechaseprimary.org.uk (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within the academy
The contact for this apprenticeship is: AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED Lynette Lee lynettelee@avtl.co.uk 07786383434
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043750.
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