Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Company: Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School,
Location: Irthlingborough, NN9 5TT
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,054.99 per year
Sector: Education
Ref: VAC-14294
Application Deadline Date: 31/12/2025
Start Date: 19/01/2026
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: 8:45am – 3:20pm with 30 minutes for lunch

Brief Description

Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School, are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, someone who is eager to gain hands-on experience. Could this be you?

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - jcarter@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508

Personal Qualities

Team worker
Patience
Good work ethic

Skills Required

Good communication skills
Good organisational skills

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:

• Understanding how pupils learn, working with teachers,
• Working with teachers to understand and support assessment for learning,
• Developing strategies for support
• Communication and team work
• Use of technology
• Adding value to education
• Promoting Equality and Diversity and inclusion.

Future Prospects

Your future career will be discussed on completion of your apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team. They need someone who has a genuine interest in working with young children in Early Years or Key Stage 1, and is willing to learn how to support children with Special Educational Needs.

The school need someone who values children’s personal, social and emotional development as much as their academic progress.

In this role you will develop your understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and show a commitment to helping pupils build their social and communication skills.

You will bring enthusiasm, positivity and curiosity to all teaching and learning activities.

You will be dedicated to supporting the school in providing the best possible education and care for the children.

In return, the school can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to providing the best possible education for the children.
The school are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally.

The school is also a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Their dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. They work together with their partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

You will be required to work 30 hours 25 mins per week Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:45 am – 3:20 pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.

College attendance will be once a week at the Kettering Tresham College Campus which will begin in February 2026.

Other Information

You will be required to work 30 hours 25 mins per week Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:45 am – 3:20 pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.