Teaching assistant apprentice level 3
Coventry City Council
Coventry (CV6 2AH)
Closes in 6 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)
Posted on 7 May 2026
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Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and positive ‘Apprentice TA’ to play a key role in the next step of our journey. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, dedicated and passionate professional to broaden their experience and further develop their skills.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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£10 per hour for first 12 months followed by national minimum wage for age
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed. Term time.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 5 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
- Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development
- Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate
- Assist the teacher in the development, delivery and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for individuals or groups of children
- Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom or designated areas preparing or modifying work for individuals or groups of pupils as directed
- Use strategies in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
- Assist the teacher with the administration of baseline/tests and other assessments
- Support the use of computing in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- To prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock within the classroom
- Prepare/clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupil’s work
- Participate in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training
Where you'll work
Hollyfast Primary School, Hollyfast Road
Coventry
CV6 2AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SCCU LTD
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
- Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider
- Teaching assistant level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
More training information
1-1 tutor led delivery with monthly online sessions
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Relationship building
- Follow instructions
- complete set tasks
Other requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will need to be completed
About this employer
It is a very exciting time to be joining Hollyfast Primary School. With a new leadership structure in place and a brand new vision and values for our school, we are looking forward to growing, achieving and further transforming Hollyfast into a beacon school within the local area and beyond.
https://www.hollyfast.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- A strong, collaborative team who respect each other, strive for excellence and have the courage to make decisions, take risks and support each other positively
After this apprenticeship
- Potential permanent position with the option to further development their career through the next apprenticeship route
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SCCU LTD
Caroline Sanford-Ghossain
csanford@sccu.uk.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029037.
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Closes in 6 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)
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