APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

Lancashire (BB12 6LN)

Closes in 15 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

An apprentice Level 3 Teaching Assistant is required to join our hardworking and dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide quality learning opportunities and support that develops the whole child. 

Wage

£12,480 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, working hours TBC. Term time only.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • A Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant plays a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school day
  • You will help prepare the classroom each morning, work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning, and support behaviour and engagement in lessons
  • The role includes supervising pupils during breaks, assisting with practical activities, and leading short intervention sessions under the direction of the class teacher
  • As an apprentice, you will develop your skills, reflect on your practice and contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment where every child can thrive

Where you'll work

Liverpool Road
Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 6LN

Training

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

Training provider

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

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

An apprentice teaching assistant at our junior school will receive clear, practical training to help them grow in confidence and develop key classroom skills. This includes safeguarding, supporting learning in core subjects, and helping pupils with additional needs. Working alongside experienced staff, you will learn daily routines, small‑group support and positive behaviour approaches. You will also complete off‑the‑job learning towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, with guidance from a supportive mentor throughout.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grades A-C/4)
  • Maths (grade Grades A-C/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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

At Lowerhouse, children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves the very best opportunities, and our enriched, engaging curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, nurture individual talents and support every learner to achieve their full potential. We encourage our pupils to aim high, celebrate one another’s successes and grow up in a safe and caring environment.

http://www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support will be given.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

admin@lowerhouse.lancs.sch.uk

01282 426774

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028839.

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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)

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