Apprentice Teaching Assistant


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	National Minimum Wage
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rotherham, S66 8AB
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

Salary: Apprentice Rate, £8 per hour, increasing to age-related National Minimum Wage after successful 4-months probation

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

establish good relationships with students and respond appropriately to individual needs

work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

be committed to Place Partnership's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers

be a driven, proactive and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards

have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour

be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the highest expectations of students

work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students

have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff

have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• effective communication skills

• IT skills

• organisation skills

• problem solving skills

• presentation skills

• administrative skills

• number skills

• analytical skills

• be logical

• pay attention to detail

• be a team player

• be creative

• use their initiative

• be non-judgemental

• be patient

• possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme:

• GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential

• GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

Upon completion of the 12-month apprenticeship programme, the candidate will:

• have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace

• understand how pupils learn and develop

• know how to work with teachers to support assessments

• have gained knowledge of curriculum

• know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning

• have gained communication and teamwork skills

• know how to solve problems and motivate pupils

• know how to build relationships

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

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