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Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Petteril Bank School

Cumbriaeducationtrust

Carlisle

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Job summary

A regional educational trust in Carlisle is looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive school environment, focusing on helping pupils thrive. Candidates should be motivated, promote inclusion, and be willing to engage with students positively. In return, the role provides excellent career progression opportunities and a nationally recognized qualification in teaching and learning.

Benefits

Excellent career and CPD opportunities

Nationally recognized qualification

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
Ability to promote inclusion and a positive environment.
Good role model and can demonstrate a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Support teachers and facilitate learning experiences.
Assist with classroom activities and student support.
Promote positive behavior and inclusion.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Communication

Role Modeling

Working Pattern (Schedule & Hours)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday (including release time for training)
Hours of work: 35.69 per week
Term weeks: 38 weeks + 1 week school closure (minimum paid weeks of 44.6 per academic year)
FTC term: 18 months

Start your career in education with us!

Petteril Bank School, proud to be part of Cumbria Education Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

Support teachers in delivering high‑quality learning experiences for pupils.
Assist with classroom activities, small group work, and one‑to‑one support.
Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting behaviour, wellbeing, and enrichment activities.

You will receive structured training and mentoring, enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in education. As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, Enter School is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi‑academy trust based in Cumbria. It is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities.

What You Will Be Doing

Promoting independence and resilience in our pupils and engaging them in their learning.
Praising and rewarding students for their efforts and achievements.
Providing feedback to children relating to their learning progress and achievements.
Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with policy and encouraging students to make the right choices.
Attending to the students’ personal needs and implementing related personal programmes including social, health, physical, first aid and welfare matters.
Establishing excellent relationships with students built upon respect and consistent communication and application of our Academy standards and expectations.
Acting as a role model.
Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Support and Plans.
Encouraging students to interact and work cooperatively with others.
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.
Working with the teacher to achieve lesson goals for all students.
Providing objective and factual feedback and reports, as required, to the teacher, on student achievements & progress.
Providing feedback to students on their progress and next steps in learning.
Liaising sensitively and effectively with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as agreed with the teacher within your role and responsibility, and participating in feedback sessions/meetings with parents/carers.

The Ideal Candidate

Will be enthusiastic, highly motivated.
Promotes self‑belief, inclusion and helps create a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe.
Will be a good role model.
Will be polite, courteous and demonstrate a “can‑do” attitude.

In Return We Can Offer

A people‑first approach so that you feel part of our community.
Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working across our Multi Academy Trust.
Excellent career and CPD opportunities.
A nationally recognised qualification in teaching and learning.

Expected Career Progression After Apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the educational sector, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Safeguarding and Widespread Information

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.