Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Welton Primary School
Welton Primary School
Midsomer Norton (BA3 2AG)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 January 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to launch your career in education while making a tangible difference in children's lives? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This role is perfect for someone looking to "earn while they learn," gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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8:30am - 3:30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. Days to be confirmed.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 20 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assisting the Class Teacher in the preparation of learning materials and resources.
- Working with small groups of pupils or individuals to support their English, maths, and social development.
- Supporting the inclusion of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Supervising pupils during break times and ensuring their safety and well-being. - Helping to maintain a tidy, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Contributing to the assessment of pupils’ progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
- Attending staff meetings and participating in professional development training.
Where you'll work
Welton Primary School
Radstock Road
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.
About this employer
Welton Primary, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership, is a popular semi-rural school and nursery set in the heart of the beautiful Welton valley providing an education for children from the ages of 2 to 11.
https://www.weltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Onsite parking.
- Trust benefits such as employee assistance & cycle to work scheme.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Following the successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, there may be the potential for a permanent position at Welton Primary or within the wider Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.This qualification also provides a strong foundation for progressing to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or pursuing a degree in Primary Education.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011035.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)