Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The successful apprentices will join our friendly and supportive Key Stage 1 team, working with children in Years 1 and 2.

They will work closely with class teachers and experienced teaching assistants to support teaching and learning, both within the classroom and through small-group and individual activities.

Key responsibilities will include supporting children's academic, social and emotional development, preparing learning resources, helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.

Apprentices will be involved in the daily routines of school life and will have opportunities to develop their skills across the curriculum. Their main day-to-day contact will be the class teacher, with additional guidance, mentoring and support provided by the Phase Leader and wider school leadership team.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with Peterborough College. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification while developing valuable practical experience in a supportive primary school environment.

On successful completion, apprentices will be well equipped to apply for qualified Teaching Assistant positions; either within our school (should vacancies arise) or in other educational settings. There may also be opportunities to progress into specialist support roles, higher-level teaching assistant training or further qualifications leading towards a career in teaching. 

Successful applicants may be able to start at the school prior to the start of the apprenticeship, upon completion of a clear enhanced DBS check.

Applicants MUST have achieved GCSE's in English and maths at grade 4/C or above OR the Functional Skills equivalent at Level 2 prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

All applicants will be required to complete mandatory onboarding assessments, which will consist of some online English and maths assessments and an interview, which may take place in person or over the phone.  

Please ensure that you complete the application in full, including the supplementary questions and proofread before submission, as applications with spelling, punctuation and grammar errors will be automatically rejected for short-listing.

The Beeches Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant primary school located in Peterborough, educating children from Reception through to Year 6. We are a large, diverse school with a strong sense of community, where children and staff are valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated and experienced team works together to provide a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment in which every child can thrive. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our commitment to professional development and the supportive environment we provide for staff at every stage of their career. We have a successful history of developing apprentices and helping them build the skills and confidence needed for a rewarding career in education.