Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3

  • Company: Hardwick Primary School
  • Location: Derby, DE23 6QP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £260.00 per week
  • Sector: Education and Training
  • Ref: VAC-02394
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday - 32.5 Hours per week, term time only

Brief Description

Want to start your teaching career? Hardwick Primary School have a great opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join the team, to provide support for children and staff, whilst gaining a qualification with an award winning provider. Term time only,

Qualifications Required

GCSE level 4 and above in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

Patient
Kind
Enthusiastic
Punctual
Reliable
Willing to learn

Skills Required

To be motivated
To have a desire to work with and develop children's education
To be conscientious
To have a willingness to work as part of a team

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
•Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standard
•Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

To further career within Teaching, To gain full time employment

Vacancy Detail

Hardwick Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of a supportive community, where children feel happy, confident and valued. They are looking for enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants who have the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community, including within Early Years. 

As their Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will;

• Work as part of a professional team
• Work with Children who may have Special Educational Needs
• Work on a one-to-one basis with children
• Prepare classroom's for lessons
• Attend staff training sessions
• Attend inset days

The successful candidates will enjoy:
• rewarding children to work with;
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team;
• outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building;
• a commitment to your professional development.

The school is term time only. An apprenticeship is a 52 week programme therefore you must be prepared to undertake off the job training during the half term breaks.

Other Information

Full Enhanced DBS Required

Ready to start your adventure?