Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Level 3
WATERGROVE TRUST
Rochdale (OL11 2HB)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 April 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join St Mary’s CE Primary School as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. You will support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development within a nurturing and inclusive school environment while completing your Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£13,395.20 to £21,281.62, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
32.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)
32 hours 12 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 3 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
1. Help to Keep Children Safe
- Prepare and maintain a safe and hygienic environment
- Deal with accidents, emergencies and illness
- Support safeguarding procedures
- Encourage positive behaviour
2. Provide Support for Learning Activities
- Support the teacher in planning learning activities
- Assist in delivering learning activities
- Contribute to evaluating learning activities
3. Support Children’s Development
- Contribute to physical, emotional and social development
- Support communication and intellectual development
4. Contribute to Positive Relationships
- Interact and respond effectively to children and adults
- Communicate professionally with pupils, staff and parents
5. Provide Effective Support for Colleagues
- Maintain strong working relationships
- Develop your effectiveness within a support role
6. Support Play and Learning
- Encourage creativity in physical play
- Offer varied play opportunities
- Support children’s rights and choices
7. Support Pupils with SEND
- Provide care, encouragement and personal hygiene support where required
- Support participation in activities and experiences
8. Moving and Handling
- Prepare children and environments appropriately
- Support pupils with mobility needs safely
9. Classroom Environment
Set up, maintain and dismantle displays
10. Promote Positive Behaviour
- Implement agreed behaviour strategies
- Support pupils to take responsibility for learning and behaviour
- You will also uphold professional standards, promote equality and diversity, safeguard pupils at all times, and actively engage in your own professional development
Where you'll work
Oldham Road
Rochdale
OL11 2HB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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
The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Training will include:
- Structured sessions with Rochdale Training
- Workplace assessment and portfolio development
- Safeguarding and behaviour management training
- Paediatric First Aid (within 3 months if not already held)
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
St Mary’s CE Primary School is a welcoming Church of England school committed to cultivating a loving, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, empowered and inspired to reach their God-given potential. The school promotes a lifelong love of learning and supports pupils to grow into confident, compassionate and responsible individuals.
The school is part of The Watergrove Trust, a highly successful Multi Academy Trust in the West Pennine area. The Trust includes nine schools (primary and secondary) working collaboratively to deliver high academic standards while developing pupils of unique character.
Working at St Mary’s means joining a supportive team within a strong Trust structure, with access to excellent CPD opportunities and clear progression pathways.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion, opportunities may include:
- Permanent Teaching Assistant role
- Progression within The Watergrove Trust
- Further qualifications such as HLTA or specialist SEND training
- Full-time employment? Possible, subject to performance and Trust needs
- Progression Opportunities Identified? Yes -Trust-wide development pathways and CPD
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023501.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)