Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Northway School – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Join a dynamic learning environment where you'll support experienced educators and make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. You'll help plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities under the supervision of a qualified teacher—perfect for those passionate about education and eager to grow.

Wage

£13,348.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday (Hours to be confirmed)

33 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

This school caters for Reception & Key Stage 1 Students
Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of individual pupils
Be aware of and work within school policies and procedures
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focused personalised provision as required
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person
Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
Under the guidance of a teacher, support the role of parents/carers, in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other professionals
Provide short-term cover of classes on a regular timetabled basis planned by the teacher.
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including playground and dining areas
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Provide pastoral care to children
Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Contribute to the development and implementation of support plans including Support Plans and EHCP’s, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews as required
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum support for the school
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Where you'll work

Grasvenor Avenue
Barnet
EN5 2BY

Training

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

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

More training information

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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