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Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Hemington Primary School · Derby, · posted 24 July 2026

Wage
£13,520 to £21,479.90 a year
Hours
32.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 7 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported. 
  • To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
  • To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans. 
  • To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience. 
  • To promote, observe and report on pupil performance and development, using assessment strategies to improve learning. 
  • To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, facilitating children and young people's learning and development. 
  • To promote the development of positive relationships and acceptable behaviour in accordance with school policy.
  • To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team. 
  • To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum. 
  • To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning. 
  • To prepare and support the use of learning materials, monitor and maintain curriculum resources, and create visual displays in order to ensure a relevant physical learning environment. 
  • To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate. 
  • To provide support for bilingual / multilingual pupils if required. 
  • To invigilate or provide authorised SEN support for internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions. 
  • To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records. 
  • To communicate as appropriate with parents and carers about the care and education of their children, as directed by the school. 
  • To assist volunteers based in your work area, as appropriate. 
  • To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required) (Primary and Special Schools).
  • To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school.
  • To provide toileting support to pupils as necessary.

Your training

  • A mixture of blended learning in the workplace and taught delivery every other Friday afternoon at Loughborough College (optional term time only).
  • Diarised visits from a dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enroled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment).
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required).
  • On-the-job training.
  • Off-the-job training.

Where it leads

Progress into a Teaching Assistant position if there was a post available at the end of the apprenticeship.

About Hemington Primary School

Hemington Primary School is a small, welcoming village school that has proudly served the beautiful Leicestershire communities of Hemington and Lockington since 1878. With an excellent reputation, we also welcome children from Castle Donington and the surrounding areas. We are committed to creating a happy, caring, and inclusive environment where children grow into confident, independent learners. We strive to ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and develop aspirations for the future.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Main Street,, Hemington,, Derby,, Derbyshire,, DE74 2RB

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