Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
YOUNGSTARS CHILDCARE LIMITED
London, South Croydon, Wallington
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 22 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Train as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils in the classroom while gaining hands-on experience and working towards a recognised qualification. Ideal for someone caring, reliable and passionate about helping children learn, develop and reach their potential.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 4 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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4
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
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our organisation as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This role is an integral part of the school’s classroom support team, working closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing.
The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work alongside class teachers and experienced support staff to help deliver engaging learning activities and provide additional support to pupils, both individually and in small groups. This role combines practical, hands-on experience in the classroom with structured apprenticeship training, enabling the successful candidate to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for a future career in education.
Key responsibilities include supporting pupils during lessons, assisting with classroom preparation and resources, promoting positive behaviour, and helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. The role may also involve supporting pupils with additional needs, encouraging independence, and assisting with pastoral or lunchtime supervision where required.
On a day-to-day basis, the apprentice will report to the class teacher and work closely with other teaching assistants, the SENCo and pastoral staff. Full support, mentoring and training will be provided throughout the apprenticeship, along with opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant Apprentice:
- Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities across the curriculum
- Work with pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress
- Assist in creating a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
- Support pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop independence
- Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing in line with school policies
- Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources and displays
- Observe and record pupil progress, sharing feedback with the class teacher where appropriate
- Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, lunchtimes or other supervised activities as required
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, teachers, SENCo and pastoral staff
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection procedures
- Engage fully with apprenticeship training, mentoring and professional development opportunities
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Dagnall Street, London, SW11 5DT
- Cotherstone Road, London, SW2 3NE
- Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PR
- 269 Croydon Road, Wallington, SM6 7LF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY 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
The apprentice will complete training in the workplace, supported by regular sessions with The Educationwise Academy Ltd.
Training will take place alongside practical classroom experience across school settings in South London. The apprentice will receive workplace mentoring, tutor support and regular progress reviews throughout the apprenticeship.
More training information
Training will be delivered by The Educationwise Academy Ltd and will combine practical workplace experience with structured apprenticeship training, regular reviews and ongoing tutor support throughout the programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/4-9)
- Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Candidates must be aged 18+. The successful applicant must be willing to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check.
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people, particularly those with additional needs
- Basic ICT skills and confidence using digital systems
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, staff and parents
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development
About this employer
We are the UK’s leading provider of sport, physical activity and childcare to primary age children and have expert understanding of primary school needs. We operate as an extension of school staff resources, providing invaluable support, and are an approved, trusted resource for the PE and sport premium. We offer career pathways for Activity Professionals, Playworkers, PE teachers, Teaching Assistants and Specialist Teaching Assistants.
https://www.premier-education.com (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into roles such as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Pastoral Support Assistant.
The apprentice may also progress into further training in education, childcare, special educational needs support or teaching.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031689.
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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026