Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Cestria Primary School is a very popular school situated at the heart of our local community in Chester-le-Street. The school offers an inspiring curriculum and provides children with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values. Our motto is ‘Every child is a star, it’s our job to make them shine.’

Job Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and caring individual to join our team as an Early Years TA Apprentice from January 2026. If you are a committed, enthusiastic person with a passion for Early Year Education, we invite you to express an interest in joining our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a team player wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and academic development
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with children and staff
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges
• A resilient, proactive and positive nature
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils
• Relevant qualifications or training within education, childcare or working with additional needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with class teachers and Teaching Assistants to support the progress and development of pupils in school in our outstanding Early Years department (Nursery and Reception)
• Assist in the creation and adaptation of learning materials to suit pupils’ individual needs
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected
• Provide accurate clerical support when required
• Undertake break and lunch supervision as required
• Be proactive in completing all CPD and responsibilities to complete academic aspects of an apprenticeship.

 

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Patience, Team working

18/12/2025 Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Patience, Team working County Durham DH3 3PZ Cestria Primary School 2133, Church Chare County Durham Cestria Primary School