Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

This is a fixed‑term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school. You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. You will have an allocated tutor through our external apprenticeship provider, Bolton College, who will support you throughout the apprenticeship, along with support from the school.

This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher. You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways. The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents.

You will be joining a staff team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

• Raise standards of achievement for all students
• Encourage students to become more independent learners
• Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
• Support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life
• Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
• Study relevant qualifications while you earn
• Supervise class activities
• Assist with young people's learning experience
• Help students who might need extra support
• Attend relevant school meetings as required
• Respect confidentiality at all times
• Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and help keep students on task
• Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

• 5 GCSEs at grades A/C/9-4, including English and Maths
• Enthusiastic, with an interest in working with children
• A team player
• Reliable, committed, and punctual
• Professional, organised, and attentive to detail
• Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop
• Willingness to learn and participate in an educational setting
• Ability to be a positive role‑model to young people

• All apprentices require an Enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children
• Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training which is part of their apprenticeship

Duration: 12‑month fixed‑term contract

Workplace:
Rivington & Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton BL6 7RU

Working Hours:

31.25 hours per week Mon‑Fri, term‑time plus 5 days, 8:30 am–3:15 pm

Salary: £7.55 per hour, working term time only plus 5 days (the salary is paid evenly each month over the whole year)