Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Manchester

Location: Manchester

Salary: Apprentice rate of pay

Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Start Date: ASAP

Engage Education are excited to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join a welcoming and supportive school in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to start a rewarding career in education while gaining a recognised qualification and valuable hands-on experience.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining practical experience while completing your apprenticeship training.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during school activities.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to support their learning.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, communication and independence.
• Supporting children with additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Preparing and setting up classroom activities and resources.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Supporting the teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Positive and committed to developing their skills.
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within education.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of pupils.

Previous experience working in a school is not essential. This apprenticeship is designed to provide you with the training, support and practical experience you need to develop as a Teaching Assistant.

What You Will Gain

As part of the apprenticeship, you will:

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a Manchester school.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Develop your classroom and pupil-support skills.
• Complete a recognised Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification.
• Receive support throughout your apprenticeship.
• Build experience towards a future career in education.

Why Engage Education?

Engage Education will support you throughout your apprenticeship, helping you develop professionally and gain the experience required to progress within the education sector.

If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate about making a difference to children's education, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career.

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