Level 3 Teaching assistant apprenticeship

Summary

Are you passionate about education and eager to be part of the journey that inspires the next generation? Rainford High, part of The Everyone Matters Schools Trust, is seeking an Apprentice Learning Assistant to join our vibrant and growing community. Are you innovative? Can you adapt easily to change and work in a fast-paced environment?

Wage

£14,566 a year

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 20 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 assist in establishing good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
To assist with providing specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
To assist with promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To assist with encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To assist with promoting self-esteem and independence
To assist with providing feedback to pupils concerning progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
To assist with providing one-to-one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils, as directed by the teacher

Where you'll work

Higher Lane
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8NY

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION 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

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

This apprenticeship will be in the workplace.

Requirements

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

About this company

Rainford High School opened in 1940 to serve Rainford and the surrounding area. The school has been fortunate to have had a rebuild under the Building Schools for the Future that was opened fully in September 2013. The new building provides an inspiring and modern learning environment for the students and the teachers to focus on learning. The school site has state of the art facilities for Science, Design and Technology and ICT. The new learning environment for Art, Music and Drama will enable our students to produce work of an even higher standard and produce performances the school can celebrate with its community. Facilities such as the immersive space and the “show and tell” area allow teaching and learning to be delivered in a creative, engaging and imaginative way. Flexible teaching spaces are allowing the school to develop an engaging and challenging approach towards teaching and learning. The new canteen and extensive quad allow for an exciting new learning environment that all students can benefit from whilst in lessons or on their own time. Rainford High School is a school for the 21st Century. The school is building on its considerable strengths to become the best school it can possibly be for the young people and the community it serves. Rainford High has a clear ethos of Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds, this is underpinned by core values of hard work, honesty and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

Immediate Progression:

Permanent TA roles - Many apprentices are offered permanent Teaching Assistant positions in their school or elsewhere after completing their apprenticeship
Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - With experience, you can apply for HLTA status, which involves more responsibility and often higher pay

Further Education & Training:

Level 4 or 5 Qualifications - Such as:

Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching and Learning
Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges

Specialist roles - You may train further in areas such as:

SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Behaviour Support
Pastoral Support

Long-Term Career Options:

Teacher Training - With the appropriate qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, A-levels, and a degree), you could progress to:

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
Education Management - Over time, with further experience and training, roles like SENCO, Head of Year, or Learning Mentor become possible

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330250.

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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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