Apprenticeship · Teaching assistant
Apprentice Teaching Assisstant (Abbey School)
Abbey School · Rotherham · S61
- Wage
- £15,392 a year
- Estimated hourly equivalent
- About £8.00 an hour£15,392 ÷ 37 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Apply by
- 20 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- 1 Dec 2026The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
- Course
- Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- Rnn Group
- Posted
- 11 Nov 2026
- Reference
- 2000063723
You'll apply through the government's Find an apprenticeship service. Applications go to Abbey School.
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About this apprenticeship
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?
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! With the help of The RNN Group, 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.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Support for pupils:
- Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Attend to the pupils’ needs
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs
Support for the Teacher:
- Assist in ensuring that the learning environment is safe and purposeful for the pupils at the beginning and end of the day
- Ensure that all resources and equipment are clean, hygienic and ready for use
- To support children and young people in all areas of learning under the direction of the teacher or HLTA
- Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and record achievement and progress as directed
- To encourage positive behaviour for learning
Working week: Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Friendly and approachable
- Supportive and dedicated
Qualifications the employer asks for
- Maths & English (A*-C/9-4) – essential
About Abbey School
- Setting
- School
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Registered places
- 205
Abbey School, which is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is a high achieving Special Education Needs School with a great tradition of success. We believe that an outstanding education develops our students academically, socially and morally, giving them the skills to be successful in whatever they do once they have left us. We also feel it is important for our young people to develop outside of the classroom and we offer a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities to help prepare our students for the next stage of their education, training or employment.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 20 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and RNN GROUP contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Questions about apprenticeships
What qualification will I work towards?
The advertised course is Teaching assistant (level 3) at Level 3. Confirm the training details with the provider.
How long does the apprenticeship last?
The advertised duration is 1 Year 6 Months. The employer and provider confirm your schedule.
Where do I apply?
Apply through Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK by 20 Nov 2026. Your application goes to Abbey School.
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