Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

Do you want to start a rewarding career in Education? If you want to learn the skills involved in supporting pupils in their education and gain job satisfaction shaping young peoples' life journey, this is the job for you! In this role you will develop into a Teaching Assistant professional and make a difference, Read more here.

The David Nieper Academy is a newly formed academy in Alfreton, Derbyshire. A brand‑new school building was opened in early 2017 with the Sixth Form Centre in September 2017. A key aspect of their vision is to focus on applied learning within all subject areas and across year groups. This year they have seen an increase in student numbers within each year group and are looking to build on this year on year.

This is an immensely exciting time to be joining the academy and being a key driver in enhancing the academic and social achievement of the students.

• To communicate effectively with the public and wider community and provide effective support for teaching staff and pupils
• To promote and support the implementation of the academy aims, policies and values, including the Academy commitment to Equalities
• To work flexibly as part of the support staff team to contribute to the smooth operation of the school
• To use the academy computer hardware and software packages where appropriate
• Candidates should indicate acceptance of and commitment to the Academy's policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy
• Adapt resources to support all learners
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA's role
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety
• Support the well‑being and mental health of learners
• Observe, record and report on learners in line with organisational procedures
• Apply methods of formative assessment
• Use up‑to‑date technology safely to support learning
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners
• Provide feedback to learners

GCSE in Maths & English (grade A‑C / 9‑4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience
• Dedicated and supportive

Successful candidates will need to have an enhanced DBS check before the start of the apprenticeship.

With the help of RNN Training, this Apprenticeship will give you all you need to secure your future in the education sector and provide you with the skills that are in short supply nationwide.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Do you want to start a rewarding career with endless opportunities? Could you benefit the lives of children in the local community and make a difference? If the answer is yes, this is the job you've been waiting for!

Salary: £15,704 for your first year, with a potential increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices:
Check minimum wage rates. Salary will be reviewed after 6 months.

Training:
Teaching assistant (Level
3)

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:05am – 4:35pm (40 hours a week)

Start date:

Friday 20 February 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months