Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

Whoberley Hall Primary School

Coventry (CV5 8AJ)

Closes in 31 days (Monday 8 June 2026)

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for someone passionate about making a positive difference to young children, regardless of their needs. You’ll need patience, kindness and the ability to follow guidance, with an understanding of firm but nurturing boundaries. Strong personal qualities are key, alongside basic maths and English skills.

• Wage:

  £14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  £8 per hour for the first 12 months followed by National Minimum wage for apprentices age

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (Term time 39 weeks) 35-hours per week

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 5 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

Under the direction and control of the Class Teacher they will be working with or designated supervisor:

• Assist in the delivery of creative and appropriate learning opportunities in a safe, caring and stimulating environment
• Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including those children with special educational, physical or emotional needs
• Monitor individual children’s progress, achievements, problems and condition, reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate 

Job responsibilities and tasks may include some of the following:

• Assist the teacher with learning activities in the classroom, preparing or modifying work for an individual or group of pupils as directed
• Undertake supervision and discipline of children and provide support within the procedures of the school, reporting any difficulties as appropriate
• Promote children’s independence in learning, social and mobility skills, reinforcing the children’s self-esteem through praise and encouragement
• Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for activities/lessons when required
• Ensure that children are able to safely use equipment and materials provided
• Prepare and/or clear the classroom as directed
• Provide support to the Class Teacher by undertaking photocopying, filing and recording
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Support and contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Assist with group activities within and away from the school such as PE and educational visits
• Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists
• Assist the Class Teacher in liaising with other professional staff and reporting information from/to parents/carers, contribute to meetings to discuss a specific child’s progress as appropriate
• Attend professional development activities as required
• Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade

Where you'll work

Whoberley Hall Primary School
Overdale Road
Coventry
CV5 8AJ

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

1-1 tutor led, monthly online sessions provided by SCCU the apprenticeship training provider.

15-months plus up to 8 weeks for the end point assessment. 

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

• IT skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Flexible approach
• Motivated
• Understand confidentiality
• Enjoy working with Children
• Relate to children & adults

Other requirements

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be completed for the successful candidate. 

About this employer

We are a small community primary school and nursery with a family ethos at its heart. 

 

We believe in showing our pupils unconditional positive regard at all times.

Our aim is to foster self-esteem and encourage our pupils to forge forwards with confidence, aiming high.

https://www.whoberleyhall-coventry.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This may lead to a future permanent position.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCCU LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030231.

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Closes in 31 days (Monday 8 June 2026)

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