Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

Taunton (TA2 8JY)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated apprentice teaching assistant with a keen interest in the education children, to join our happy, vibrant school. You will have an opportunity to widen existing skills and to develop new ones. A sense of humour, positive attitude and ability to work within a team is a definite advantage.

Wage

£14,566 a year

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£14,566 per annum pro rata per year (actual £10,101 per annum) increasing to national minimum wage after 12 months.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
8.45- 3.15, with 30 minutes for lunch. The apprentice will be paid to attend college one day a week.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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 carry out the following activities under the direction of the teacher:

Support to the pupil(s):

  • Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level
  • Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying, and explaining instructions
  • Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning
  • Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set, to help them become independent learners.
  • To provide support, care, and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school
  • To provide support for pupils’ personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may include providing some direct personal care, support, and assistance to the pupil in respect of toileting, eating and mobility
  • To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs

Support to the school:

  • To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise students undertaking off-site activities
  • To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement
  • To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed
  • To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers, and toilet facilities
  • Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport
  • To follow school procedures and report any concerns to the Headteacher, for example health and safety risks
  • To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate

Support to the teacher:

  • To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the development of learning strategies
  • To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV programmes and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes
  • To assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment, including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft materials, mount, and display pupils’ work

Support to the curriculum:

  • To support the use of ICT in the classroom - Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning
  • Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum
  • Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets and/or group targets

Working Environment: 

  • The range of areas, number of classrooms/halls etc will depend on the particular school
  • Most of the working day is spent standing, with periods of crouching / bending to engage pupils in activities
  • There may be an occasional need to physically lift pupils, such as for safety or care needs and occasional unpleasant conditions relating to pupils’ personal hygiene needs
  • A normal school environment, although the job holder may be involved in external school activities,such as swimming and educational visits

Where you'll work

Rowford
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
TA2 8JY

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)

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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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • 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

At Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School, we are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential. We are fortunate to have a hardworking and dedicated staff team who hold high expectations for all of our pupils. We foster a love of learning, nurture self‑esteem, and strive to make our curriculum fun, exciting and relevant. Our strong links with the Church, the local community, and our positive partnerships with parents are central to our ethos.

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Company benefits

  • A friendly, supportive and welcoming school environment
  • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated team
  • A caring, innovative setting where your development is valued

After this apprenticeship

  • This is a fix term contract, during which additional training opportunities will be available
  • At the end of the role, opportunities may be available across the Trust

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

Philippa Bancroft

pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk

07917 923622

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024157.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)