Details:
- Salary: £60 - 68 - Day
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: OL2 Shaw Borough of Oldham
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant
Location: Oldham
Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date: Sept 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Earn while you learn as a Primary Teaching Assistant
Are you looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant job with training, pay from day one, and real career progression?
We’re recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Oldham, supporting children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Why this role stands out
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£10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
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FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
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Progression to Level 4 HLTA
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Full mentoring and support from Engage Education
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Practical, school-based training designed for Primary settings
Key responsibilities
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Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
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Assist with phonics, literacy, numeracy, and interventions
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Help manage classroom behaviour and engagement
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Support children’s emotional and social development
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Assist teachers with lesson preparation and resources
Who should apply
This role is ideal for:
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Aspiring teachers
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Psychology or education graduates
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Nursery practitioners or support staff
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Career changers passionate about working with children
No school experience required — just the right attitude.
Requirements:
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Commitment to a 11-month apprenticeship
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GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
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Not enrolled in another government-funded course
Training & benefits
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Study completed flexibly during school holidays
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£50 Amazon referral voucher
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DBS application support
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Clear long-term career progression in Primary education
Apply now to start your career as a Primary Teaching Assistant and gain a recognised qualification while you earn.
All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check – full support provided