Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

Work as part of a team in the classroom to support pupils in becoming confident and independent learners by encouraging them to actively participate in all learning opportunities. Have high expectations of all pupils and be a positive role-model. Make a real difference!

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage is worked out pro rata as the apprentice is TERM TIME ONLY. To be discussed at interview.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.Term time plus 2 days.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

To support pupils in their learning, including those with a variety of special educational needs
To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
To supervise and ensure the safety of children throughout the day
To encourage children to treat each other with respect and to follow the school’s behaviour policies at all times
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Where you'll work

Green Lane Primary School
Green Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 8HT

Training

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

College or training organisation

CRAVEN 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

The Apprentice will be working towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Classwork will be one day per week delivered by Craven College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Term-time only. Other locations across the Trust may be available.

About this company

The Priestley Academy Trust is a group of six primary schools located in Bradford. Our mission is to develop all our students as both academic and well rounded, characterful young people, equipped with the understanding, attitudes, skills and behaviours necessary to succeed in life. We serve an exceptionally rewarding area where we make a difference every day to the children and families in our community and we have a proud tradition of nurturing and developing our staff. Our schools work very closely together to sustain real school improvement for the benefit of our learners.

https://www.priestley.academy/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion on apprenticeship, the apprentice may be offered a permenant role and have the opportunity for progression in the following:

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teacher training

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CRAVEN COLLEGE

Rita Eisner

reisner@craven-college.ac.uk

07921372805

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328807.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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