Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Ark Kings Academy

West Midlands (B28 9DE)

Closes on Wednesday 29 July 2026

Posted on 19 May 2026

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Summary

Ark Kings Academy are looking for a dedicated and career-driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain classroom experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. 

Wage

£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Term time only Monday - Thursday 8:15am-4pm Friday 8am-3:30pm. Break 30mins.

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

Learning Support

  • Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
  • Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
  • Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
  • Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
  • Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy, etc.)
  • Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
  • Observe, record and provide feedback information on pupil performance
  • Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
  • Assist with whole-class teaching
  • Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
  • Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library
  • Support all vulnerable children and act as Key Worker to students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • Work with students on an individual and/or small group basis, in and out of lessons
  • Plan and implement strategies for students on the Pastoral Support Programme, ensuring students adhere to accepted behavioural norms
  • Develop resources for students with SEN

Support for the school

  • Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms, etc., and assist with general pastoral care
  • Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out-of-school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Where you'll work

Ark Kings Academy (Secondary)
Shannon Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B28 9DE

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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 Apprenticeship Level 3 SEN Pathway 
  • 20% off-the-job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

We offer an all through education for local children aged 3-16 in Birmingham.

At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.

https://arkkingsacademy.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Emily

emily.archer@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032597.

Apply now

Closes on Wednesday 29 July 2026