Teaching Assistant Apprentice @ Rolleston Primary School

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work with individual pupils and small groups, help create a positive learning environment, and contribute to the overall well-being and development of our children.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

Daily activities will involve:

• Work in partnership with our teaching team to support children's needs
• Offer flexibility to work with children in the class, small group work and with individuals.
• Support the teacher in delivering lessons and work with identified groups or individuals
• Supporting their learning, emotional and social needs
• Implementing support programmes for learners
• Ensuring that all pupils have an opportunity to reach their potential.
• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs
• Promote reinforcing children’s self-esteem and wellbeing
• Encourage children to use the school’s values
• Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Deliver high quality learning support to enable children to make accelerated progress.
• Prepare resources and the learning environment
• Support children during their non-directed times.
• Engaging with parents
• Be organised, flexible and willing to use your initiative in order to meet children’s needs
• Have a positive outlook, with a good sense of humour and high expectations of our children

Hillsborough Road Glen Parva Leicester LE2 9PT

GCSE in:

• English (grade
  4)
• Maths (grade
  4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative

This role requires some twilight training, a DBS will be required.

By submitting this application, you are agreeing for your data to be shared with Salad Skills as they are looking after the recruitment for this position.

If shortlisted, you will receive a telephone call. If not successful, please email  for feedback.

Those who attend our group assessments will receive personalised feedback afterwards with your strengths and tips for the future.

Currently 393 children attend Rolleston Primary School, aged between 4 and 11. As a school we work hard to ensure the highest possible education for every child that comes through our doors. We are determined to expand opportunities for each individual whilst recognising their own unique talents and abilities. The environment and creative curriculum we offer encourages expression, courage and determination.

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Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full‑time offer of employment will be given upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Application information:

Please apply here.