Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September 2024 for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based in Tudhoe Colliery Primary School and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum.

• have 5 GCSE's at Grades A-C/9-4 (including English and Maths) or hold an equivalent and relevant qualification


• communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with people at all levels


• be reliable, flexible who has passion for working in schools


• be able to work effectively as part of a team


You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification via Woodspeen Training.

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is one of seven schools that forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Tudhoe Village, Durham, TCP is a friendly and welcoming school that serves the community.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and you will also develop:

· An understanding of current statutory guidance including 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy.

· Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key stages and year groups.

· Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include: -

· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

· Cycle to work scheme

· Onsite parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Employee discounts

· Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, Term time only plus is calculated based on the following:

• Number of 'teaching' weeks - 39 weeks; plus


• Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus


• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days)


Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years' service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years' service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years' service:
39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years' service:
39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments