Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 Apprentice J3422

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll be fully supported by experienced staff and involved in all aspects of school life—from learning support and safeguarding to enrichment activities and classroom engagement.

Wage

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

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This is a term-time only position. You will be paid pro-rata throughout the year.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

During school term time only. Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive Shifts to be confirmed

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Duties will include:

Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals
Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy
Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures
Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals
Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs

Where you'll work

48 London Road
Liverpool
L3 8HY

Training

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

College or training organisation

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
Maths (grade 4 to 9 (A* to 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
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Motivated
Reliability
Honesty and Integrity

About this company

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship

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