Walkergate Community Primary School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Newcastle upon Tyne £18,702.00 32.5 hrs/week

Vacancy overview

Interview date: 15 October 2026
Duration: 18 months
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications: GCSE English (Grade C/4)

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4)
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What you could achieve

Will be qualified as a Learning Support Assistant, and can apply for future LSA roles.

About the employer

We are a large primary school based on 2 sites in the east end of Newcastle.

Do you have a passion to work with children? Kick-start your career today and become a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Walkergate Community Primary School.

Working Week Description

Mon - Fri 08:30am - 15:30pm Term Time Only + 5 training days.

Role and Responsibilities

Supporting the teacher in the general management of the classroom
Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with individuals or small groups of pupils
Providing clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collection of money, administering coursework and exams
Supervising groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities, including giving sensitive support and intervention in children's play
Undertaking routine invigilation and marking
Being responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment
Assisting in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, including cataloguing and stocktaking of resources
Preparing pupils' work for display in the classroom and around the school
Demonstrating creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom.
Working with pupils directly on curriculum-related tasks under the direction of the teacher
Assisting in the delivery of support to pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures, and maintenance of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the guidance of a designated teacher
Providing feedback to the teacher regarding the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils and assisting with monitoring and evaluating the learning environment
Following school policy documents and schemes of work to remain up to date with school and National Curriculum documentation
Under the teacher's overall direction, sharing responsibility for creating a safe environment for pupils within and outside the classroom
Assisting with the supervision of pupils, particularly during break periods and at the beginning and end of sessions
Providing general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils, which may include attending to sick or injured pupils and investigating reasons for absence
Administering medication to pupils, where agreed, in accordance with school policy
Promoting and implementing the Council's Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom the postholder is responsible or comes into contact with

Required Skills

Communication
IT Skills
Organisation
Comfortable working with children

Training and Support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification

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