Key Stage 1 Reception Class Teaching Assistant Apprentice J3466

SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD

Liverpool (L28 7RE)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 March 2026

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Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to be supported and trained to become a Teaching Assistant in a reception class. You will be supported by your line manager and the wider school team to learn a variety of new skills to help you achieve your Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary will be paid pro-rata

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive (actual hours to be agreed by the school). There will be no hours worked during school holidays.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 May 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

Duties will include:

  • Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.
  • Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality.
  • Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning and development.
  • Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues.
  • Understand the specific needs of Reception learners and use age‑appropriate, play‑based strategies (such as continuous provision, role play and outdoor learning) to support all children to achieve their next steps.
  • Promote engagement and early learning behaviours, helping children to join in, share, take turns, follow simple routines and develop independence in self‑care.
  • Establish warm, nurturing relationships with children and promote positive behaviour, consistently applying the school’s and EYFS behaviour expectations and modelling calm, respectful interactions.
  • Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care needs of all learners (for example toileting, dressing, eating) in line with organisational policy and procedures.
  • Deliver individual and small‑group support within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals, for example in early phonics, early mark‑making, counting and language development.
  • Contribute to assessment and planning by observing children’s play and learning, and helping to record simple observations, notes and photos in line with EYFS practice as agreed with the teacher.
  • Support the development of a stimulating, safe and language‑rich learning environment by contributing to the preparation and rotation of continuous provision areas, indoor and outdoor resources and child‑friendly displays.
  • Help to set up, supervise and tidy away activities, ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and appropriate for young children.
  • Support or lead enrichment activities appropriate for Reception children, for example local walks, visitors into school, stay‑and‑play sessions and simple clubs or story times.

This list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties appropriate to an apprentice Teaching Assistant role in Reception to support the effective and efficient running of the class and school.

 

 

 

Where you'll work

Waterpark Drive
Liverpool
L28 7RE

Training

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

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3 to 9 (A* to D))
  • Maths (grade 3 to 9 (A* to D))

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
  • Patience
  • Motivation
  • Positive Self Esteem
  • Reliability
  • Enthusiasm
  • Sense of Humour
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD

Clare

applications@theswac.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023929.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)