Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship in Leicester at Rolleston Primary School

Salary£15,392 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationLeicester
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes27 Oct 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts2 Nov 2026
Hours37 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work with individual pupils and small groups, help create a positive learning environment, and contribute to the overall well-being and development of our children.

What you will do at work

Daily activities will involve: 

  • Work in partnership with our teaching team to support children’s needs
  • Offer flexibility to work with children in the class, small group work and with individuals.
  • Support the teacher in delivering lessons and work with identified groups or individuals
  • Supporting their learning, emotional and social needs
  • Implementing support programmes for learners
  • Ensuring that all pupils have an opportunity to reach their potential.
  • Encourage acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs
  • Promote reinforcing children’s self-esteem and wellbeing
  • Encourage children to use the school’s values
  • Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils
  • Deliver high quality learning support to enable children to make accelerated progress.
  • Prepare resources and the learning environment
  • Support children during their non-directed times.
  • Engaging with parents
  • Be organised, flexible and willing to use your initiative in order to meet children’s needs
  • Have a positive outlook, with a good sense of humour and high expectations of our children

Training

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (4) – desired
  • GCSE Maths (4) – desired

About this employer

Currently 393 children attend Rolleston Primary School, aged between 4 and 11. As a school we work hard to ensure the highest possible education for every child that comes through our doors. We are determined to expand opportunities for each individual whilst recognising their own unique talents and abilities. The environment and creative curriculum we offer encourages expression, courage and determination.

After this apprenticeship

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full-time offer of employment will be given upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

This role requires some twilight training, a DBS will be required.

By submitting this application, you are agreeing for your data to be shared with Salad Skills as they are looking after the recruitment for this position.

If shortlisted, you will receive a telephone call. If not successful, please email [email protected] for feedback.

Those who attend our group assessments will receive personalised feedback afterwards with your strengths and tips for the future.

Employer

Rolleston Primary School

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Heart of England Training
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Working pattern
5 days per week, 7 hours per day.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Hillsborough Road
Glen Parva
Leicester, East Midlands
LE2 9PT
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