Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Nuneaton

Are you passionate about education and learning? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a vibrant and supportive team in an outstanding school, to train with us and further your career. As a growing Multi Academy Trust we are looking for enthusiastic apprentices who aspire to be outstanding practitioners. We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in the future as a Teaching Assistant.

This role is based in a primary specialist setting, supporting children and young people with a broad range of special educational needs and learning disabilities.

Location: CV11, Nuneaton

What You’ll Get:

• Salary: £8 per hour for the first 12 months followed by national minimum wage for your age.
• Apprenticeship Qualification: a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, 15 months practical training plus up to 8 weeks for end point assessment.
• Access to TOTUM student discount.
• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group).

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• Monitor individual pupils’ progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate.
• Assist the teacher in the development, delivery and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for individuals or groups of children.
• Prepare and deliver programmes to support Special Needs e.g. Read Write Inc, one to one tuition, interventions etc following the guidelines and training given under the guidance of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom or designated areas preparing or modifying work for individuals or groups of pupils as directed.
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Provide support for local and national learning strategies e.g. English, Mathematics, Early years.
• Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists.
• Assist the teacher with the administration of baselines and other assessments.
• Support the use of computing in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock within the classroom.
• Prepare/clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupils’ work.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

What They’re Looking For:

• Confident building and maintaining relationships with young children.
• Works well with other people.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to work in a ‘good’ Ofsted (2018) rated school.
• A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to achieving high standards for our pupils and students.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme.
• Opportunities for quality professional development.
• Free parking.
• Pension Scheme.

Future Prospects: This may lead to a future permanent position.

Application Close Date: Monday 1st June

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th June

Start Date: 1st September 2026