Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Location:

High Hazels Nursery Infant School, Sheffield.

Basis:
Full time.

Salary: £13,461 – £21,554.43 (FTE £15,600 – £24,980, depending on age).

Contract:

Term time only (39 weeks), 37.5 hours per week.

Start date:

1 September 2026.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre‑employment checks.

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and inclusion, including pupils with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver learning activities and interventions, developing your own skills.
• Help create a safe, caring and purposeful classroom environment.
• Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence and self‑esteem.
• Support behaviour, routines and positive relationships.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

• At least GCSE Grade C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• A genuine interest in working with children supporting their learning and development.
• A positive, patient and caring approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop through the apprenticeship programme.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

• Structured apprenticeship programme with on‑the‑job training and support to achieve a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.
• A welcoming, supportive workplace with a dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents and governors.
• Opportunity to work with enthusiastic children who keenly enjoy learning.
• High‑quality training and professional development.
• A generous United Learning benefits package, including a free Westfield Health cash plan and GP access, employee wellbeing and assistance programme, retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work and car lease schemes, and a local government pension scheme.
• One paid personal day each year.

To apply, please visit  and select “Apply now”. The closing date is Sunday, 21 June 2026. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.