Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

This is an amazing opportunity to becomes a Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice within a well-established school in Longbenton. Benton Dene Primary is a fully inclusive, successful primary school and we are seeking to appoint a professional, friendly and reliable individual.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

09:00 - 15:30, Monday - Friday. Term time only Salary = £9,324 (pro rata wage)

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Work in close collaboration with the class teacher, SENDCo, any specialist working with the child and the child’s parents/carers to ensure that the requirements of the child’s EHCP are met. 
Establish positive relationships with the pupil/s supported. 
Support the pupil/s with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills. 
Maintain high expectations for the pupil/s being supported. 
To be fully aware of the pupil’s/pupils’ strengths, difficulties and barriers to learning. 
Ensure that the pupil/s being supported have full access to learning opportunities as appropriate. 
To be fully aware of agreed outcomes, targets and agreed provision (as outlined in the child’s EHCP or other similar document/report). 
Attend regular reviews and relevant school meetings as appropriate. 
Attend training sessions as appropriate. 
Maintain any necessary records and collect evidence to track the
effectiveness of provisions in place. 
Review progress over time with the class teacher, SENDCo, any specialist working with the child/children and the child’s/children’s parents/carers. 
Ensure good links with other members of staff who are working to
support the child/children. 
Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupil/s on task.

Where you'll work

Hailsham Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8FD

Training

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

College or training organisation

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

About this company

Benton Dene Primary School is a large, outstanding primary school which shares an inclusive building with Benton Dene Special School in an innovative and heavily resourced educational setting.   Benton Dene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

After this apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate.

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