Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

To support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff. Tasks may involve: Support pre planned leaning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher. Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour and participation.

Wage

£14,500 a year

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday term time only plus 5 training days, contracted to 37.5 hours a week in order to meet the training criteria. This includes paid study time.

27 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

To support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff.

Tasks may involve:

Support pre planned leaning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher.
Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students.
Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning.
Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies.
Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs.
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
Undertake break supervision as required.
Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals.
Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies/professionals.
Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ person hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate.
Prepare classroom materials and learning areas and undertake minor clerical duties e.g photocopying and displaying pupils work.
Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies.
Participate in appraisal training and other learning activities.

Desired Personal Skills

Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children.
Works well with other people.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set.
Able to work using own initiative.
Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form.

Desired Personal Qualities

We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in the future as a Teaching Assistant.

Where you'll work

7 Orchard Court, Binley Business Park, Coventry CV3 2TQ
YO18 7TW

Training

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

College or training organisation

SCCU LTD

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

Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role. Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period. Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

ENGLISH & MATHS (grade 4-9)

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

Customer care skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Problem solving skills
Team working
Logical
Initiative

About this company

https://www.thorntondaleprimaryschool.org/

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This is an 18 month commitment for the training but could lead to long term employment opportunities in school or across the Elevate Trust.

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