Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

(Term time only ) Kick start a career full of development and progression at Newcastle College today! Newcastle College is now looking for 4 Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join their Central Support Service!

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 16:45, Term Time Only. (dependent on student timetables and may involve evening classes)

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

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

Support and facilitate the learning of identified learners with additional support needs including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
Support learners in all learning environments including travel or external activities
Assist in the preparation, adaptation, maintenance and organisation of learning resources including transcribing notes
Work closely with teaching and support colleagues to ensure learners can fully access the curriculum, using stretch and challenge to facilitate learning
Use agreed systems to complete and maintain accurate records, including delivered support to contribute to service income targets
Regularly review the progress of supported learners against targets including EHCP outcomes where relevant
Provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement in partnership with teaching and learning colleagues
Contribute to the learner’s personal development, encouraging the development of independent learning skills
Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assurance and audit procedures
Carry out personal care as required
Attend all meetings/training/Quality days as required
Support a culture which promotes the NCG values. Standard responsibilities for all positions in NCG
Participate in any colleague review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others
Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others
Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all activities
Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post
Comply with all NCG policies and procedures
NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment

Where you'll work

Rye Hill Campus
NE4 7SA

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

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

IT skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college, offering hundreds of vocational courses, degrees and apprenticeships to learners across the Northeast. Students here learn the skills that employers really need and benefit from first-class facilities, tutors with real experience and opportunities to learn directly from industry experts. Our award-winning student support team helps everyone get the best out of their time with us.

After this apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate

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