Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Little Sutton, CH66 1HF

Ref: VAC-01871

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Sector: Education and Training

Deadline: 28/02/2026

Start Date: 04/03/2026

Working Week: Monday to Friday

Company: Rossmore School

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Rossmore School is a busy and thriving neighbourhood school, situated within the village of Little Sutton. Rossmore School offers a high standard of education within a caring environment, catering for children aged 3-11 years.

As part of this apprenticeship role, you will support and supervise pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and active engagement in learning. You will provide personal care and wellbeing support when required, always maintaining dignity and respect.

You will build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping to promote confidence, independence, and self-esteem. The role involves encouraging participation in a range of activities, supporting learning both individually and in groups, and assisting with the implementation of individual support plans. You will also support the safe use of specialist equipment where necessary.

In addition, you will promote inclusion within the learning environment, monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress, and contribute to their overall development. When trained, you will administer basic first aid and respond appropriately to wellbeing needs.

Qualifications required

• Achieved or working towards Level 1 in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy
• Willing to undertake first aid training

Personal qualities

• Sets high expectations and encourages pupils to achieve their best
• Builds positive, respectful relationships to support pupil development
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and seeks guidance when needed

Skills required

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Committed to inclusion and supporting all pupils

Future Prospects

Potential full time position following completion of apprenticeship

Training to be Provided

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 Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
•Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
•Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship