Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Earls High School

Halesowen (B63 3SL)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our school as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working in a supportive school environment and making a real difference to children's lives.

Wage

£13,104 to £20,818.98, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday - Term Time Only.

31 hours 30 minutes 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

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially. You will gain valuable hands-on experience supporting learning in the classroom, working with small groups and individuals, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting pupils in lessons, either individually or in small groups.
  • Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning.
  • Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND and EHCP provision.
  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • Preparing learning resources and classroom displays.
  • Assisting with educational visits, school activities and break-time supervision.
  • Helping to monitor and record pupil progress.
  • Working closely with teachers, support staff and parents to help pupils thrive

Where you'll work

Furnace Lane
Halesowen
B63 3SL

Training

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

Training provider

HALESOWEN 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

Training Plan:

Apprentices will receive structured on-the-job training within the school, supporting teaching and learning, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND, assessment, and pupil development under the guidance of experienced staff and a workplace mentor.

In addition, apprentices will attend face-to-face teaching sessions twice monthly at Halesowen College covering key apprenticeship knowledge, skills, behaviours, portfolio development, and End-Point Assessment preparation.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and english (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory pre-employment safeguarding checks. The successful applicant will be required to undergo and pass all relevant checks before commencing employment. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About this employer

At Earls, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where both pupils and staff can flourish. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop professional skills, gain valuable experience and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Desirable

Experience working or volunteering with children.
Understanding of SEND or inclusive education.
Basic ICT skills.
First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
What You'll Gain

A nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Practical experience in a school setting.
Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced education professionals.
Training in safeguarding, behaviour support, SEND and child development.
A strong foundation for future careers in education, childcare or specialist support roles.

 

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

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, individuals may progress to a permanent Teaching Assistant role, specialise in areas such as SEND or behaviour support, or undertake further training. Career progression opportunities include Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Pastoral Support, Learning Mentor, Cover Supervisor, or progression into teacher training and qualified teacher status.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Tess Harris

tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk

0121 602 7777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036605.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)