Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Thomas Bewick School

Please note, this role is to start in September 2026

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!

• Salary: £8.00 an hour, automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week:
  Monday, Tuesday - 8.45am - 3.45pm, Wednesday - 8.45am - 4.30pm, Thursday - 8.45am - 3.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4pm (30‑minute lunch break)
• Hours:
  
  33.5 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location:
  
  West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2TX
• Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..t

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Supervise class activities.
• Accompany pupils on educational visits and other extra‑curricular activities, including swimming and independence skills training programmes.
• Work with teachers, speech and language therapists and other specialist staff to assist in delivering agreed programmes.
• Meet the care needs of identified pupils who might need extra support with dressing, toileting or similar.
• Learn classroom‑based skills and behaviour techniques.
• Plan and deliver learning activities. Give relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the educational, emotional and physical needs of pupils to support assessment.
• Work alongside the teacher and other support staff to support classroom activities.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment for pupils within and outside the classroom and act in accordance with the school and Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide clerical and administrative support, e.g. photocopying, making resources.

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable.

• Patience, sensitivity, and a calm, caring nature.
• Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development.
• Flexible, adaptable, and a team player.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Good active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.
• Confident using basic IT systems or handheld devices.
• Interest in education and understanding people’s behaviours and needs.

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification. Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

Potential full‑time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.