Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Clarksfield primary school – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will be based in a classroom environment and will help support the young learners in their lessons and will also be involved in planning lessons.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 35 hours per week, Term time only.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 4 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

Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep pupils on task
Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
Raise standards of achievement for all pupils
Encourage pupils to become more independent learners
Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
Support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life
Participating in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

Where you'll work

Grasmere Rd, Oldham
OL4 1NG

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

You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

More training information

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem, which will play an integral part in pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part of the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role in supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).
Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. You will be required to complete an application form as part of Oasis Academy's safer recruitment process. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

About this company

Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Oasis Academy Clarksfield is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. We create a thriving academy that is that the heart of our community , committed to developing successful learners who are fully equipped for life in the 21st Century. Their academy will be a happy, vibrant and caring learning environment where risk taking and challenge is encouraged.

After this apprenticeship

Future opportunities for progression.

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