Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The role involves working closely with teachers and other staff to ensure all students can access and engage with the curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about education and looking to build a career in teaching or school support.

Wage

£11,620.96 to £18,793.63, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Term time only plus insets. Exact hours to be agreed with the school after appointed.

29 hours 36 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 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

An Apprentice Teaching Assistant supports teachers in delivering high-quality education and creating a positive learning environment for students. While working towards a recognised qualification, the apprentice gains hands-on experience in the classroom, assisting with lesson preparation, supporting pupils with their learning, especially those with additional needs and helping to manage classroom behaviour.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. The apprenticeship is designed to provide comprehensive training and support, equipping you with the skills needed to progress in a career in education. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of experienced teachers and support staff to help deliver engaging lessons, support individual pupils' learning, and contribute to the overall well-being and development of students. Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Support

Assist the teacher in preparing classroom materials and resources. Support pupils during lessons to help them understand and engage with the curriculum.

Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.

Individual and Group Support

Work with small groups or individual pupils, including those with additional educational needs (SEN).

Provide encouragement and help to boost pupil confidence and independence.

Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, and other key learning areas. ·

Pastoral Support

Build positive relationships with pupils, supporting their emotional wellbeing and social development. Promote and model positive behaviour, inclusion, and respect.

Administrative Tasks

Help with basic administrative duties such as photocopying, organising resources, and updating pupil records. Support the assessment process by observing and recording pupil progress as directed.

Training and Development

Attend regular training sessions as part of your apprenticeship programme. Work towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Receive ongoing mentoring and support from experienced colleagues and external training providers.

Where you'll work

William Jessop Way
Hartcliffe
Bristol
BS13 0RL

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD 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 attend the Filton Campus of SGS College, on a weekly basis, term time only to complete their learning.

More training information

As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Level 3 to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Teaching Assistant, and completion of your End Point Assessment.

During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% training. As an apprentice, you will learn on the job by working alongside experienced teachers and support staff who will guide and mentor you throughout your training. You will have the opportunity to observe best practices, ask questions, and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence and skills develop. This hands-on experience will be complemented by formal training, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the role and preparing you for a successful career in education.

The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 18-24 Months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 4 and above)

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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

What We’re Looking For: · A genuine interest in working with children and young people. · Good communication and interpersonal skills. · A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude. · Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. · Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training programme. What We Offer: · A structured training programme with dedicated time for learning and development. On-the-job support and mentoring from experienced teaching and support staff. · A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment. · Opportunities for progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. • You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role

About this company

Bridge Learning Campus (BLC) is unlike other schools in Bristol in that we are an all-through campus. This means that we provide an inspiring education from nursery until it’s time to take a full range of GCSEs at 16. We stay with your child throughout their formative years then launch them into post-16 education at local colleges of further education or sixth form at other schools in Bristol. At our school we have a clear vision for what we want to achieve for all students and our role in the South Bristol community. We aim for every child to become respectful, responsible, resilient and ready to build a successful future.

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After this apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

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