Ridgeway Primary Academy – Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

Salary £8 per hour working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days

We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to start on 1 September 2026.  You will study for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for 18 months and will be supported by mentors from Tyne Coast College.

You will work as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom in lessons and become an integral part of the school support team.  You will support staff to prepare for lessons/activities, help create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all of our pupils and during lessons you will support pupils with classroom activities.  You will also be required to support with organising and leading play activities, teacher administration and classroom displays and accompanying pupils on trips and other out of school activities.

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate:

• Ability to act as a role model for pupils and be a positive influence on their behaviour at school

• Flexibility and commitment

• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively

• Initiative and the ability to work in a proactive way

• Ability to build good professional relationships with pupils and staff

We can offer:

• A dynamic staff team committed to self-evaluation and improvement

• Support and training to prepare you for a successful career supporting teaching and learning in a primary school

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children

• Supportive and committed leadership, governors, trustees and sponsor.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 6 July 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

Ridgeway Primary Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.