Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Newhouse Academy

Summary

This is an Apprentice role. We are looking for a great Apprentice who has a real desire to help our students achieve all that they can be and will encourage students to have high expectations of themselves in their learning, attendance and behaviour.

Annual wage

£14,353 a year

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Training course: Teaching assistant

Hours: Term Time Only, which includes 3 training days. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
32.5 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

It is expected the apprentice will work under the direction of the teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan.

Duties will include:

Help to keep children safe

Provide Support for Learning Activities by:

supporting the teacher in planning learning activities
supporting the delivery of learning activities
supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
promoting independence

Support Children's Development by:

contributing to their development physically, emotionally and socially and the associated skills
contributing to children’s communication and intellectual development
contributing to planning to meet children’s development needs

Support Numeracy and Literacy Development by:

Supporting students to develop their reading, writing skills, speaking/talking and listening skills
Supporting students to develop numeracy skills and to use and apply mathematics
Support the use of information and communication technology for teaching and learning
Observe and report on student performance to inform the teacher’s assessment and planning

Prepare and Maintain the Learning Environment by:

Preparing the learning environment and learning materials for use
Monitoring and maintaining the learning environment and resources

Provide Displays by:

Setting up, maintaining and dismantling displays.
Promote positive behaviour
Develop and promote positive relationships

Support Children's Play and Learning by:

Participating in activities to encourage communication and language
Providing opportunities for children’s drama and imaginative play
Encouraging and supporting children to be creative in physical play
Creating a range of play opportunities for children

Contribute to Supporting Bilingual/Multilingual Students by:

Students in the target language
Supporting bilingual/multilingual students during learning activities

Support a Child with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs by:

Supporting a child with disabilities or special educational needs by
Providing care and encouragement
Providing support to help the child to participate in activities and experiences
Supporting the child and family according to the procedures of the setting

Contribute to moving and handling individuals by:

Preparing children, environments and equipment for moving and handling
Enabling children to move from one position to another
Invigilate tests and examinations

Where you’ll work

Newhouse Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Apprenticeship learning will take place in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 5/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Our mission is to motivate and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world, by instilling in them the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in life, and to uphold our core values of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect. Newhouse Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust family. Our values are at the heart of what we do. These are: Aspiration – Being ambitious and doing your best. Integrity – Being honest and doing what is right. Respect – Being considerate and thinking of others.

https://newhouseacademy.co.uk/school-values-ethos/ (opens in new tab)