Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Wolverhampton (WV6 0DT)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 17 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 December 2025

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Summary

St Judes C of E primary school are looking for an aspiring and dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within the classroom setting whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. 

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:35 - 16:15 - 45min break at 12pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 18 January 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

Teaching and learning:

  • Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
  • Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
  • Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

Planning:

  • Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
  • Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
  • Prepare the classroom for lessons
  • Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
  • Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
  • Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Health and safety:

  • Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping
  • Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
  • Look after children who are upset or have had accidents
  • Professional development
  • Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-todate by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
  • Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
  • Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Where you'll work

St Jude S C of E Primary School
Paget Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0DT

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

St Jude’s C of E Primary Academy is a vibrant school that serves a richly diverse multi cultural community where pupils come from a range of social and economic backgrounds. St Jude’s is situated in the mid-west of the city and operates as a two form entry Primary. 

https://www.stjudes.wolverhampton.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship
  • Level 5 TA qualification available

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005606.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 17 January 2026 at 11:59pm)