Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

An amazing opportunity to work under the direct instruction of the SENCO, usually in the classroom with the teacher at Codsall Community High School. You will provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

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

Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed. Term time only.

32 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

Support to Teacher:

Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities
Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks

Support to Pupils:

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate
Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice

Support to Curriculum:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials
To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes

Where you'll work

Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane
Codsall
WV8 1PQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1
You will spend four days a week within the workplace and one day at Stafford College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

maths and English (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Childcare/Early Years Level 2 (grade Pass)

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

About this company

‘Ambition, Altruism and Achievement’ summarise the values that underpin all we do. The school takes pride in being at the heart of a wonderful community and offers an exceptional educational experience for young people. We believe that whilst academic achievement is critically important, education is about the whole child. Consequently, we consider the education of the character, employability, happiness and safety of children to be as important as academic progress. We make no apologies for the high expectations and aspirations that we hold for each student. We know that with hard work and commitment there are no limits. Our culture means we recognise and celebrate achievement and commitment regularly.

http://www.cc-hs.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to apply for any appropriate vacancy available at that time
It is our firm commitment to offer a permanent position wherever possible upon completion of your level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01785 275660

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325001.

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