Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Regis Manor Primary School

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Sittingbourne (ME10 2HW)

Closes in 26 days (Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 March 2026


Summary

Responsible to the headteacher but under the teacher's clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, the main role is to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs. To establish positive relationships with pupils.

Wage

£12,268.75 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (8.30am to 3.15pm)

31 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 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

  • To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
  • To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment
  • To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review
  • To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning
  • To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken
  • To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs
  • To assist in the production of learning resources
  • To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records
  • To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour
  • To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes
  • To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence
  • To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience
  • To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money
  • Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupil's work
  • To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
  • To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies
  • To work within school policies and procedures
  • To attend staff training as appropriate
  • To take care for their own and other people's health and safety
  • To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork
  • To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes
  • To support the use of ICT in learning activities

Where you'll work

North Street
Sittingbourne
ME10 2HW

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

  • Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship 
  • Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated in top 10 of UK providers)
  • All learning delivered online/remotely alongside role

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Regis Manor is an inclusive school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a rich curriculum for our children to challenge them and broaden their experiences. Our diverse school community is supportive of each other and we pride ourselves on being ‘one family’. We work in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community to support our children to achieve their best and to develop a positive approach to learning and aspirations for bright futures.

https://www.regismanor.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018384.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:59pm)