Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Start your career in education with Walton-le-Dale High School. Gain hands-on experience supporting pupils and teachers in the classroom while working towards a recognised qualification. Earn while you learn and develop the skills needed for a rewarding career helping young people succeed. Be part of a welcoming and supportive school team.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

This post is term time only.  The full time salary will be pro-rata to reflect term time working.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and a 3.30pm finish on a Friday. Term time only.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 8 months

Positions available

3

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 Activities:

In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.

Support for Pupils:

• Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual / group of pupils to complete tasks
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
• To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment
• To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review
• Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
• To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning
• To assist in the specific medical / care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

Support for the Teacher:

• To assist in the monitoring / recording of pupil progress and developmental needs
• To assist in the production of learning resources
• To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records
• To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour
• To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes
• To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence
• To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience
• To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money
• Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work

Support for the School:

• To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
• To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies
• To work within school policies and procedures
• To attend staff training as appropriate
• To take care for their own and other people's health and safety
• To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home / pupil / teacher / schoolwork

Support for the Curriculum:

• To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities

General:

• To work within school policies and procedures
• To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning
• To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies
• To attend skill training and participate in personal / performance development as required
• To take care for their own and other people's health and safety
• To be aware of the confidential nature of issues

Where you'll work

Brindle Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6RN

Training

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

Training provider

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

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

Training will be held at Blackburn College on a weekly day release basis with onsite assessments and reviews.

Address: Blackburn College, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1HL.

More training information

Duration of the apprenticeship is 20 months, day release currently Wednesdays 9.00am - 12.30pm.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4)
• Mathematics (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English Literature (grade 4)

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
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Ability to relate to children
• Ability to relate to parents
• Ability to supervise pupils
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of roles
• Flexible attitude to work
• Ability to plan and deliver
• Assess children’s development

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required before employment starts.

Candidates must be over the age 18.