Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 in Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £12,759.50 a year. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education.

Working Week: Monday - Friday (hours to be confirmed). 32.5 hours a week.

Proposed Start date: Monday 23 February 2026.

Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. Some of the key responsibilities and accountabilities you’ll undertake include:

• Engage with students as you oversee classroom activities, ensuring a productive and inclusive learning environment.
• Accompany pupils on educational visits and extracurricular activities, such as swimming and independence skills training programs.
• Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and other specialist staff to assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs, fostering each student’s unique learning journey.
• Provide compassionate support to identified pupils who may require assistance with daily care tasks, such as dressing and toileting, ensuring their comfort and confidence in the school setting.
• Learn effective classroom management and behaviour techniques that will enable you to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students.
• Gain experience in planning and delivering engaging learning activities, while providing valuable feedback to teachers about the educational, emotional, and physical needs of students to assist in their assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to enhance classroom activities and ensure a cohesive learning experience for all pupils.
• Help maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students, both inside and outside the classroom, while adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks, such as photocopying and preparing learning resources, to keep the classroom running smoothly.

Your training plan includes:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required.
• All learning is delivered online/remotely alongside the role.

Desired qualifications:

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable.
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable.

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 required include:

• Customer care skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Creative initiative.
• Physical fitness.

Other requirements include pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company: Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.

As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

After this apprenticeship, there is possible full-time employment for the right candidate.

Safeguarding Statement: This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and References.

We look forward to receiving your application!