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Apprentice Technician/Teaching Assistant- Plumbing/Electrical/Resistant Materials
University Academy Holbeach
Spalding (PE12 7PU)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an apprentice to join our team across multiple disciplines, including plumbing, electrical and resistant materials. We are looking for someone with a desire to learn in these trade areas and who will be enthusiastic in supporting our range of learners.
Wage
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Term time only salary is set at £13,201.71.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only
43.6 weeks paid. Working hours to be confirmed.
Start date
Monday 9 November 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement, under guidance of the teacher
- Support the teacher in delivering practical and theory lessons
- General maintenance of the workshop and machinery
- Prepare the workshops, including tools, equipment and resources for practical sessions
- Ability to handle a large range of power tools in a safe manner
- Ability to manage and monitor consumable materials and place orders
- Assist with behaviour management and promote positive learning
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Where you'll work
University Academy Holbeach
Park Road
Holbeach
Spalding
PE12 7PU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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.
Training schedule
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Teaching Assistant Level 3
Training will take place at University Academy Holbeach, you will receive 6-hours to complete off-the-job training every week
Requirements
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- DBS check must be confirmed before appointment into role.
About this employer
University Academy Holbeach is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in Holbeach, near Spalding in Lincolnshire. It serves students aged 11-18 and is part of the University of Lincoln Academy Trust.
https://www.universityacademyholbeach.org (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles or movement into working within the trades.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
Maddy Austen
maddy.austen@uolat.co.uk
01406423042
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058189.
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