Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Ark Walworth Academy

Summary

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice.

Wage

£14,768 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm including a 50-minute break.

35 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Main Duties:

• Provide tailored support to pupils through structured learning programmes, setting high expectations and fostering independence and self-confidence
• Promote inclusion by encouraging collaborative learning and positive peer interaction
• Work with the SENCO and teaching staff to assess pupil needs, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Adapt and create resources to support pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and safety
• Support the delivery of external specialist services (e.g. speech and language therapy, physiotherapy)
• Mentor students individually and in small groups; plan and lead targeted booster and intervention sessions to reinforce challenging topics
• Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing timely and accurate feedback to staff
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and the creation of engaging classroom displays
• Support whole-class teaching as needed, working under the direction of the teacher
• Collaborate with teachers to apply effective behaviour management strategies that support learning
• Assist students in achieving their learning objectives across various settings, including the computer lab, library, and other learning environments
• Supervise students during break times, lunchtimes, and other non-classroom settings
• Provide general pastoral support and accompany students on school trips, as required

Where you'll work

Shorncliffe Road
London
SE1 5UJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.
• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.

Training schedule

• Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma
• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals
• Regular review meetings to track progress and development

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.