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Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Pele Trust · Newcastle Upon Tyne · posted 3 July 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Apprentices will be required to work alongside the teacher (in the following ways: 

  • Attend to the needs of pupils which may include hygiene and welfare needs
  • Support children in their access of learning, helping them to understand instructions and stay on task
  • Establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model
  • Prepare/clear the classroom
  • Assist with class displays
  • Assist with pupil behaviour during lessons, break and at out of school clubs
  • Provide admin support

Your training

Level 3 Teaching Assistant OR Level 3 Early Years Educator 

  • An experienced mentor will be assigned to provide day to day support and the Teaching Assistant qualification will be delivered by Northumberland Skills
  • “Off the job” training which will usually be undertaken in the workplace 

Where it leads

  • At the end of the apprenticeship period, there may be opportunities for continued employment within Pele Trust although this will be wholly dependent on requirements and available funding

About Pele Trust

Pele Trust is a Multi Academy Trust is a group of 14 schools . Our ambition is to be a learning community where strong relationships ensure everyone: - Is happy - Feels safe and secure - Achieves exceptionally well from their individual starting points

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsCreativeInitiativePatienceFlexibilityReliable and punctualHonest and trustworthyLiteracy and numeracy

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Trajan Walk, Heddon-On-The-Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0BJ

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