Teaching Assistant Level 3/Advanced Apprenticeship

Summary

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our vibrant school community in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in education by supporting teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences and making a real difference in the lives of young learners every day.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Due to this position being term time only (39 weeks per year) the annual wage will be pro rota'd.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 11:30am - 6:00pm or 7:30am - 2:00pm

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Our new Apprentice Teaching Assistant will have a varied and rewarding role supporting staff in providing our children with engaging learning experiences, enjoyable lunch and play times and fun wrap around care.

Duties will include:

Supporting the class teacher in the classroom to deliver high quality learning
Delivering intervention ‘catch-up’ sessions to individuals and small groups of children
Leading play activities during the lunchtime break
Supporting the breakfast club/after-school club leader in providing fun and creative out of school provision
Build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Encourage and manage positive behaviour in the classroom
Help support children’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development
Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and classroom resources
Work with small groups and support children with SEND
Safeguard pupils by following school policies and procedures
Assist on school trips and educational visits

Where you'll work

Thoroughfare Lane
Winthorpe
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2NN

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1

This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace, there is no attendance at college. However, you will be given around 6 hours per week off the job training to complete your apprenticeship work once you have been fully enrolled.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 9 - 4/C)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Although we ask a question about how you will travel to the employer's site, there is no requirement to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this apprenticeship.

About this company

Winthorpe Primary School is a warm and friendly school located on the edge of Newark, with a strong local reputation for academic success and a nurturing environment. Our pupils consistently achieve pleasing levels of attainment and progress, and are known for their excellent behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning and life. As a small school, we are proud of the strong, supportive relationships we build with our pupils and their families. We offer a rich programme of extra-curricular activities, including a wide range of sports, music opportunities, educational trips, and residential visits. We're excited to be now welcoming children aged 3–11, including pre-schoolers, for the first time. We also run a popular Breakfast and After-School Club, providing wraparound care from 7:30am to 6:00pm every weekday.

https://www.winthorpe.notts.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a potential opportunity for ongoing employment within the school following successful completion of the apprenticeship as a qualified Teaching Assistant.

Previous apprentices have used this qualification as a first step towards qualifying as a teacher.

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