Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Heybrook Primary School (S2505) - Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Summary

Heybrook Primary and Nursery School's mission is to keep children safe and provide a happy and safe learning environment by providing activities that support children’s development and promote positive behaviour.

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 TTO term time only and 31 hours 15 minutes per week. Actual salary is for first 12months is £10,535. (18 months contract)

Training course: Teaching assistant

Hours: 8.45am-3.30pm Monday-Friday with a half hour lunch break. Staff undertake a 30-minute lunch time supervision of children each day.
31.25 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

Support Children’s Safety and Wellbeing by:

Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic environment.
Responding effectively to accidents, emergencies, and illnesses.
Supporting the safeguarding of children in line with school policies.
Supervising pupils during the school day, including playground and lunch duties.
Assisting with personal care programmes as required.

Plan, Deliver, and Evaluate Learning by:

Planning teaching and learning activities under teacher guidance, adapting programmes to meet individual needs.
Delivering lessons to achieve learning goals, including support for pupils with behavioural, communication, or learning difficulties, EAL learners, gifted pupils, or within specific curriculum areas.
Assisting in the implementation of local and national learning strategies.
Leading the class and delivering lessons in the teacher’s absence.

Support Literacy and Numeracy Development:

Aiding pupils in developing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and numeracy skills.
Supporting the application of mathematics in various contexts.

Use ICT to Enhance Learning:

Preparing ICT resources and encouraging pupils’ confidence in using technology to support their learning.

Observe and Report on Pupil Progress:

Monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil attainment.
Marking work and invigilating tests and exams.
Identifying concerns and referring them to the teacher for timely intervention.

Contribute to Assessment for Learning:

Using assessment strategies to drive progress.
Encouraging pupils to reflect on and take ownership of their learning.

Promote Positive Behaviour:

Applying behaviour management strategies consistently.
Supporting pupils in managing their behaviour and learning responsibly.
Acting as a role model, setting high expectations, and addressing incidents promptly in accordance with school policy.

Develop and Maintain Positive Relationships:

Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and professionals.
Encouraging inclusive and respectful interactions among pupils.

Support Effective Teamwork:

Contributing to school team initiatives and collaboration.
Supervising support staff or trainees where necessary.
Providing administrative support to teaching staff or departments.

Reflect and Improve Practice:

Engaging in reflective practice to evaluate and improve professional performance.
Taking ownership of continuing professional development.

Support Pupil Learning Activities:

Recognising and addressing individual learning needs.
Encouraging independent learning, engagement, and peer interaction.
Using strategies to reward achievement and motivate learners.

Contribute to Teaching and Curriculum Planning:

Assisting in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities, and using feedback to inform future sessions.
Enhancing subject knowledge to better support teaching.
Selecting and developing resources to enrich learning.

Promote Pupil Participation and Inclusion:

Supporting inclusive practices and ensuring all children are involved and valued in learning activities.

Where you’ll work

Heybrook Primary and Nursery,, Park Road,, Rochdale,, OL12 9BJ

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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 Teching 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

Essential qualifications

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

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. Apprentice rate: Apprentices who undertake Level 3 apprenticeships are paid a salary of - £14,566 for 12 months, then Grade 1 SCP 2 equivalent (currently £22,656) for remainder of contract pro rata to TTO term time only and 31 hours 15 minutes per week. Actual salary is for first 12months is £10,535. (18 months 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.