Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Blenheim Primary School

Leeds (LS2 9EX)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship (15–18 months) prepares school-based staff to provide advanced classroom support. It covers pupil assessment, SEN support, safeguarding, behaviour management, child development and curriculum delivery through on‑the‑job training and structured learning.

Wage

£19,273.41 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Term Time Only. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Provide personal, health and welfare support to pupils
  • Ensure pupil safety and access to learning
  • Build positive relationships and meet individual needs
  • Promote inclusion, equality and pupil independence
  • Support classroom activities and teacher-led learning
  • Assist with behaviour management and monitor progress
  • Maintain records and carry out admin tasks
  • Prepare classroom, resources and displays
  • Support literacy, numeracy and basic ICT
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures
  • Work with staff, parents and other professionals
  • Supervise pupils during breaks, trips and activities

Where you'll work

Lofthouse Place
Leeds
LS2 9EX

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Mathematics (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

Level 2 in:

Early Years or related (grade 4/C or above)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Ability to relate to children

Other requirements

  • passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

Blenheim Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to providing a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for all pupils. The school promotes high standards of achievement, positive behaviour and strong values, working closely with families and the wider community to support every child’s development and success.

https://www.blenheimprimaryschool.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression opportunities include full-time Teaching Assistant roles, specialist or SEN support positions, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or further study leading to teacher training and a career in teaching

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035808.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11:59pm)