Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Dorrington Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QR

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7.55 Hourly £8 p/h after April 2026

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

Dorrington Academy is excited to provide the opportunity to work within an Outstanding school environment. Earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification that will enhance your skills and set you on a successful career pathway with great employment opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly, supportive environment. As part of the role, you will be working towards the completion of a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification.

Vacancy Description:

Supervising classroom activities

Assisting with young people’s learning experience

Helping students who might need extra support

Learning classroom-based skills and behaviour techniques

Learning how to plan sessions and think about learning objectives

Working alongside the teacher to support all classroom activities

Support for the teacher

Assist with the planning of learning activities.

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards. Assist with the display of pupil’s work.

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed.

Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers.

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.

Maintain records as requested.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Provide general clerical / administrative support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, photocopying, typing, filing etc.

Support for the curriculum

Support pupils in understanding instructions.

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

Support pupils in using ICT and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activities, and assist pupils in their use.

Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required.

Skills Required

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Patience

Punctual and reliable

Education:

GCSE Mathematics and English Grade 4/C or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person Monday- Friday 32.5 hpw

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates must provide two suitable references and an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical fitness
prohibition from teaching
right to work
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 Dorrington Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 633 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dorrington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dorrington-academy

Dorrington Academy is a large, vibrant, and inclusive school with a strong sense of community at its heart. Our new senior leadership team and trustees are committed to appointing passionate and driven individuals who will help us achieve our vision.

As a school, we are guided by our core values of compassion, contribution, respect, perseverance, and positivity. Our motto, "Together we are stronger," reflects our belief in the power of collaboration and our dedication to ensuring the development of the whole child.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that prioritises safeguarding and provides an exceptional range of opportunities for professional and personal growth. If you are a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative educator, we would love to hear from you.

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