TEACHING ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3

Barrow URC Primary School

Clitheroe (BB7 9AZ)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 15 June 2026)

Posted on 1 June 2026

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Summary

This is a fixed-term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school.

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 to Friday Term Time plus 5 insets

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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 guidance of teachers and Early Years Practitioners, the apprentice will be involved in working with children to support the education, personal, social and emotional development of pupils
  • Establish positive relationships to assist in structured learning activities and free play
  • Duties may include, supporting learning activities, assisting in the development of skills that support pupils' learning and supporting children with additional needs
  • The apprentice will assist in pupil supervision and pupil progress and development

Where you'll work

Old Row
Barrow
Clitheroe
BB7 9AZ

Training

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

Training provider

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

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

You will join an OUTSTANDING nursery school where training and professional development is highly valued. Staff wellbeing is a priority and we have a team of mental health first aiders. You will be supported to gain your Early Years Practitioner Level 3 qualification which is the stepping stone for a future career. You will learn above and beyond in our nurturing, forward thinking nursery schools. This experience will make you stand out from the rest.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade grades A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade grades A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

Welcome to Barrow Primary School, a thriving and nurturing primary school nestled in the heart of the Ribble Valley. At Barrow, we take pride in fostering an environment where children are supported to 'be the best they can be,' evident in our impressive results. What sets Barrow apart is our equal emphasis on valuing and nurturing personal development. We invite you to explore 'The Barrow Way' on our website, where academic excellence and character growth harmoniously coexist. Join us in discovering the unique qualities that make Barrow a special place for every child. 

http://www.barrow.lancs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support will be given

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034440.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 15 June 2026)

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