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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
A rewarding opportunity to train as a Teaching Assistant to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support the children/young people of Victoria Primary School.
Wage
- £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training Course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
- 8am to 4.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm Friday.
- 37 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 7 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
Purpose of Post:
- To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
- To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for Pupils
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- To supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
- Support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.
Support for the Teacher
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work.
- Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
- Provide clerical/administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting/recording money etc.
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment.
- Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions.
- Assist the teacher with learning activities ensuring health and safety and the good behaviour of pupils.
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Support for the Curriculum
- Support pupils to understand instructions.
- Support pupils in respect of aspects of learning within the curriculum.
- Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
- Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
- Operation of everyday equipment in accordance with instructions.
- Maintenance of everyday equipment, check for quality/safety.
- Undertake simple repairs and report other damages.
Where you'll work
- Victoria Primary Academy
- Ivy Avenue
- Leeds
- LS9 9ER
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
- LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Training Course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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.
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Training Schedule
The apprentice will attend monthly classes at Leeds City College.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
Other Requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this Employer
A very warm welcome to Victoria Primary Academy. As Head of School, it is my absolute privilege to serve this very special community where children feel safe and happy. I am incredibly proud to lead a talented and dedicated team who work tirelessly to ensure every child thrives.
Together we deliver a rich and ambitious curriculum designed to equip our children with the essential knowledge and skills they need for the next stage of their education, while also creating meaningful, lifelong memories they will cherish. Our core values underpin everything we do, shaping a truly inclusive, child-focused environment that nurtures every pupil to be the best they can be.
Thank you,
Mrs J Courtney Head of School
After this Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Full-time employment depending on performance.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043546. Apply now Closes in 14 days (Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm) Sign in or create an account
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