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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust · Dover Street · posted 27 July 2026

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

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Hardwick Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of a supportive community, where children feel happy, confident and valued. They are looking for enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants who have the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community, including within Early Years. 

As their Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will:

  • Work as part of a professional team
  • Work with Children who may have Special Educational Needs
  • Work on a one-to-one basis with children
  • Prepare classroom's for lessons
  • Attend staff training sessions
  • Attend inset days

The successful candidates will enjoy:

  • Rewarding children to work with
  • Working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team
  • Outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building
  • A commitment to your professional development

The school is term time only. An apprenticeship is a 52 week programme therefore you must be prepared to undertake off the job training during the half term breaks.

Your training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Where it leads

  • To further career within teaching
  • To gain full time employment

About Derby Diocesan Academy Trust

Our curriculum provides a broad range of experiences and opportunities. Children learn through themed topics, which we wrap up in imaginative and creative teaching to make learning exciting and memorable. We have a strong “CARE” ethos, where all staff strive hard to foster positive relationships with children, parents and visitors. This would not be possible without everyone working together as a team and we are all very proud of our achievements.

Things to consider

Full Enhanced DBS required.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAttention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeMaths and EnglishNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Dover Street, DE23 6QP

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