Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Elm Wood Primary and Nursery School (S2514-15) - Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Summary

To work with teachers, supporting teaching and learning by providing specialist support to individual pupil, small groups and/or leaning activities within an area of specialism.

Annual wage

£14,566 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,566 for 12 months, then Grade 1 SCP 2 equivalent (currently £22,656) for remainder of contract pro rata to Term Time only and 35hrs per week. Actual salary is £11,799 (18 month contract).

Training course: Teaching assistant

Hours: Between 8.15am-3.45pm. Monday-Friday with a half hour lunch break. Staff undertake a 50-minute lunch time supervision of children each day.
35 hours a week

Start date: Monday 8 September 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Help to keep children safe by:

Preparing and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
Dealing with accidents, emergencies and illness
Supporting the safeguarding of children
Supervising pupils during the school day, for example, playground and lunchtime duties
Supporting and implementing pupils’ personal care programmes

Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities by:

Planning teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
Delivering teaching and learning activities to achieve learning goals, which may include specialist support for pupils with learning, behavioural or communication difficulties, support for pupils where English is not their first language, support for gifted and talented pupils, and/or support within a particular curriculum area
Assisting with the setting up and ongoing delivery of local and national learning strategies
Being responsible for a class, delivering teaching and learning activities in the absence of the teacher

Support literacy and numeracy development by:

Supporting pupils to develop their reading, writing skills, speaking/talking and listening skills
Supporting pupils to develop numeracy skills and to use and apply mathematics

Use information and communication technology to support pupils’ learning by:

Undertaking the preparation of ICT to support pupils’ learning
Supporting pupils’ learning and confidence using ICT

Observe and report on pupil performance and development

Assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress and attainment
Undertaking marking of pupil’s work and invigilating tests/ exams as required
Monitoring pupil achievements, addressing problem areas wherever possible or referring to the teacher so that relevant interventions can be put in place

Contribute to assessment for learning by:

Using assessment strategies to improve learning
Supporting pupils in reviewing their own learning

Promote positive behaviour by:

Implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
Supporting pupils in taking responsibility for their learning and behaviour
Establishing rapport and respect with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Promptly addressing any incidents, in line with school policies

Develop and promote positive relationships by:

Establishing and developing positive relationships with children and adults including parents, carers and other professionals
Supporting children in developing positive relationships
Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Support the development and effectiveness of work teams by:

Contributing to effective team practice
Contributing to the development of the school team
Supervising the work of other support staff and trainees
Providing administrative support to the teacher/department

Reflect on and develop practice by:

Reflecting on own your professional practice
Taking responsibility for and participating in continuing professional development

Where you’ll work

Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2EG

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Working towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/Grade C or equivalent) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Proud
Passionate
Pioneering and Open Approach

Other requirements

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, you will be invited to fill in the Rochdale Borough Council Application form at Rochdale Training. Please keep an eye on your emails as our recruitment team will be in touch to invite you to one of our sessions. £14,566 for 12 months, then Grade 1 SCP 2 equivalent (currently £22,656) for remainder of contract pro rata to Term Time only and 35hrs per week. Actual salary is £11,799 (18 month contract). Interview Date: Monday 30th June. Induction date - Monday 8th September 2025. Should you apply for 2 vacancies (maximum), we strongly encourage you to attend both interviews and declare this. It will not count against you, and all teams/panels will be aware. This expression of interest is the first stage of your application. The Authority operates a Smoke-Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within near the building, which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by Rochdale Borough Council.

About this company

Rochdale Council builds success and prosperity with our citizens and partners, whilst protecting our vulnerable people.

https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.