Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - John Taylor High School

JOHN TAYLOR MAT

Staffordshire (DE13 8AZ)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 5 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 January 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join John Taylor High School. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

Wage

£12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Increases to NMW after 12 months

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:40am – 15:40pm (term time only)

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate new member of our well established and supportive inclusion support team. The role entails helping to support students within the classroom, enabling them to flourish both academically and socially. This is a very varied and rewarding role with full training and support given.

Your day to day duties will include:

  • ·        To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching, and assessment cycle 
  • ·        To supervise and lead groups of children (including during lunchtime) 
  • ·        To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school 
  • ·        Through reflective practice, support a creative inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices 
  • ·        To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning 
  • ·        To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning 
  • ·        To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators who are 

 

Desired skills:

  • ·        Good numeracy and literacy skills with relevant qualification in English and Maths
  • ·        Ability to work cohesively within a team
  • ·        Ability to communicate and relate well with adults and children.
  • ·        A Commitment to own personal development and a positive attitude.

Where you'll work

John Taylor High School Dunstall Road
Barton Under Needwood
Burton Upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 8AZ

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

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

More training information

Online and remote learning

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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

Skills

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

About this employer

Taylor High School’s whole school vision is underpinned by the four core values chosen by our school community: RESPECT, KINDNESS, INTEGRITY and PERSEVERANCE. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of the level 3 qualification and potentially a full time role

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009761.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 5 February 2026 at 11:59pm)