Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Hayes Meadow Primary School

Rugeley (WS15 4EU)

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 May 2026

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Summary

The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work across all year groups. To work under the instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher Supporting children’s learning. Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Term time only).

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain a deep understanding of teaching support through:

  • Assisting with the delivery and implementation of learning activities
  • Evaluating lesson plans and suggesting improvements
  • Leading small group and one-on-one activities independently
  • Collaborating with teachers to deliver learning objectives
  • Adapting to meet individual learner needs in a classroom environment

Where you'll work

Hayes Meadow Primary School
Spode Avenue
Rugeley
WS15 4EU

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

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

Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, 1 day per week at Tamworth Campus (Term time only).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Communicate effectively, have a positive attitude and be able to work successfully as part of a team within the school
  • Be calm, positive and able to use your own initiative while working within school policies and under the guidance of the line manager and other experienced / senior staff

About this employer

A warm, friendly atmosphere with wonderful children who enjoy learning.

• An enthusiastic, supportive and caring team of staff and governors, who aspire to offering a wealth of quality learning experiences.

• A creative curriculum which provides exciting learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our learners.

• Opportunities for professional training and support.

http://www.hayesmeadow.org (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Candidates would come out of this apprenticeship with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, and could therefore use this to gain employment in this role at any school.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032777.

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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)