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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Wimborne Primary School

Wimborne Primary School · Wimborne School · posted 22 July 2026

Wage
£12,825.28 a year
Hours
30.83 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
2 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Working with young people aged between 4 and 11 years
  • Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
  • Supporting young people with their learning
  • Supporting young people with specific education needs (SEND), including running intervention groups
  • Be involved in creating displays and preparing resources
  • Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
  • Ability to always conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst working in schools
  • An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
  • A passion for working with children
  • Relevant personal qualities including patience and communication
  • Ability to always show professionalism
  • Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff

Your training

  • Teaching Assistant level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Where it leads

  • Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship 
  • Higher level teaching assistant apprenticeship available

About Wimborne Primary School

Our school motto is ‘Reach for the Stars’. We encourage all children to aim high and work hard to achieve all their hopes, dreams, and ambitions. We promote our Star Values of; Sincerity, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect to ensure our school is a great place to be and that our children learn how to be good citizens

Things to consider

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Wimborne School, PO4 8DE

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