Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Churchfield Church School, Highbridge

Summary

Under the supervision of a class teacher there will typically be some requirement to work with pupils, either individually or in groups, who have some special educational needs, learning difficulty, disability, or exhibit occasional behavioural problems. This may include pupils with a high learning ability (‘gifted /talented’).

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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This role is term time only and therefore the advertised salary is pro-rata based on the term-time only nature of this role.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level
Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying, and explaining instructions
Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set, to help them become independent learners
To provide support, care, and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school
To provide support for pupils’ personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may include providing some direct personal care, support, and assistance to the pupil in respect of toileting, eating and mobility
To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs
To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise students undertaking off-site activities
To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement
To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed
To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers, and toilet facilities
Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport
To follow school procedures and report any concerns to the Headteacher, for example health and safety risks
To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate

Where you'll work

Burnham Road
Highbridge
TA9 3JF

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

About this company

Primary School with Nursery.

http://www.churchfieldchurchschool.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

After this apprenticeship

Permanent employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

SS&L the training provider

enquiries@sslcourses.co.uk

0330 332 7997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327831.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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