Tuckswood Academy 

Tuckswood Centre

Norwich

NR4 6BP

www.tuckswoodacademy.co.uk

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy:

Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Apprenticeship Grade:  £10.85 to £12.71 per hour

Temporary

We are seeking a caring and understanding Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our hard-working and committed staff team.  The role will involve working with and supporting the children in lessons in class, some group work and helping supervise during playtime and lunchtime. 

This is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with Realise Learning & Employment.  You’ll be working under the close supervision of a teacher, supporting and helping children and young people to learn. One of our specialist trainers will help you every step of the way to learn and progress ready for end point assessment..  The typical length of the course is approximately 18 months.

Tuckswood Academy believes that all children have a right to a good education and it is our responsibility to ensure that the curriculum at this school is made accessible to all. Our children are tolerant, kind and caring of each other and work hard when they are at school. Our staff are very friendly and welcoming and go above and beyond to support the needs of our children. As part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust you will be included in a family of academies who put the needs of children at the forefront of their education.

Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility and reliability. You should also have the ability to work independently as well as part of a busy team.

Informal telephone conversations and/ or visits to the school are encouraged, please email Emma Hoey -Smith at head@tua-edu.uk  to arrange a convenient time.

Further information about the Academy can be found on our website: www.tuckswoodacademy.co.uk

For more information relating to the apprenticeship, please follow this link: https://realisetraining.com/courses/teaching-assistant?hsLang=en

To access the online application and to apply, please select the ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

You must ‘submit’ your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing Date:  Friday 10 July 2026 at 9am  

Interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.