Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (based at Discovery Academy Norfolk Park)

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.

Training:

Candidates will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard over 15 months of practical training and after End Point Assessment, have successfully completed this apprenticeship.

Candidates will study with the RNN group both on day release at the Rotherham Campus and remotely by google classroom.

On completion the candidate will gain a Teaching assisstant level 3 qualification.

Functional skils if required.



Training Outcome:

Once completed, candidates will be fully qualified Teaching Assistants and be ready for a career in education or can progress to higher roles.



Employer Description:
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is an all age special school for children and young people with special educational needs. They are passionate about providing the best quality of education and care for pupils and put the students first before anything else. As a school which is now growing in size, they are looking for fresh & new talented people with a passion for education and the determination to begin a career as a Teaching Assistant in this rewarding environment.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday – Between the hours of 8am & 4pm. Term-time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Eager to learn


  • Location: Park Grange Road Norfolk Park Sheffield S2 3QF
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: RNN GROUP
  • Posted: 09-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk