APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with children and wishes to begin a rewarding career in education. The successful candidate will work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification whilst gaining valuable hands-on experience in a thriving primary school environment.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

32.5 hours per week (term-time only), exact shifts TBC.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, no two days are the same. You will work closely with teachers and pupils across the school, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Typical duties may include:

• Supporting pupils in class with their learning activities
• Working with small groups or individual children under the guidance of the class teacher
• Helping to prepare and organise classroom resources and displays
• Assisting with reading, phonics, maths and other curriculum activities
• Supporting children during playtimes, lunchtimes and educational visits where appropriate
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting the school's values
• Helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress
• Supporting children with additional needs where required

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience of working within a busy and successful primary school while making a real difference to children's education.

Where you'll work

Barton St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School
Jepps Avenue, Barton
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5AS

Training

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

Training provider

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

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

The successful candidate will complete a recognised Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard alongside their day-to-day role in school.

Training will include:

• Dedicated off-the-job training delivered by the apprenticeship provider
• Development of knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an effective Teaching Assistant
• Safeguarding and child protection training
• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
• Understanding child development and educational practice
• Behaviour management and effective communication techniques
• Regular reviews and support from both the training provider and an experienced school mentor

The apprentice will have opportunities to learn from experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable practical experience throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math's & English (grade Grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience