Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Benton Park School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6LX

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,002.48 Annually (Actual)

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

This apprentice role combines working and earning a full-time salary, while completing fully-funded part time learning (on average one day per week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills, whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of knowledge and competencies essential for engaging with children or young people in various educational settings. It covers aspects such as classroom support, assessment strategies, bilingual and special needs support, and personal development.

Our Teaching Assistant apprenticeship offers hands-on learning in classroom environments under experienced educators, fostering essential skills for effective student support.

The structured program ensures comprehensive training in classroom management, student engagement, and teaching strategies, combining theoretical learning with practical experience. In essence, the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers a dynamic learning experience, equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge for success in education and a positive impact on students' lives.

When the apprenticeship ends, successful apprentices have the opportunity to became an integral part of the SEN Team within School.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students

Supervise and provide support for Students, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Assist with the implementation of personal programmes including Individual Educational/Behavioural Plans and Personal Care Programmes

Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Promote student’s self-esteem and independence

As a valued member of our team we can offer you:

• A commitment to continued professional development
• An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team
• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a market leading employee assistance programme with some fantastic wellbeing services such as counselling, physical health therapy services, financial advice and interactive self-help content
• Access to a wide range of discounts from the nation's leading retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

As part of the Moorlands Learning Trust, we are committed to delivering a truly aspirational education for all. Our school vision—“Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence”—captures our belief in the power of community, personal growth, and high achievement. We are proud to be a school that goes from strength to strength, with good behaviour and attendance and strong outcomes and destinations for our students.

Our values—Kindness, Resilience, and Responsibility—shape our culture and guide every interaction.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Benton Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 1680 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Benton Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/benton-park-school-leeds

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