Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Merton Bank Primary School
St. Helens (WA9 1EJ)
Closes on Thursday 30 July 2026
Posted on 24 June 2026
Contents
Summary
To support the day-to-day operation of classroom delivery, to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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8:45am – 3:15pm with a half-hour lunch break.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Support for pupils:
- Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
- Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs, ensuring effective interaction
- Provide specific support to pupils, dependent upon their individual needs, ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Promote self-esteem and independence
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
- Assist with the display of children’s work
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
- In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
- Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in the agreed format
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
- Administer tests and invigilate exams as requested
- Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
- Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Support for the Curriculum:
- Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles and specific needs
- Undertake literacy/numeracy interventions with targeted pupils
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
- Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
- Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
- Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school, if appropriate and within working hours
- Administer first aid (if not first aid trained, training will be provided)
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
Where you'll work
Roper Street
St. Helens
WA9 1EJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
More training information
At Merton Bank Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated apprentice to join our Early Years and Key Stage 1 team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining valuable qualifications and hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing school environment.
Merton Bank is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong family feel, our ambitious vision for every child, and the positive relationships that underpin our school community. Visitors regularly comment on the calm, caring atmosphere throughout the school and the dedication of our staff team.
Requirements
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Merton Bank Primary School is committed to meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum (2014) whilst incorporating other experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of pupils in our school. Merton Bank Primary School is an inclusive school, with a whole school approach to meeting the needs of individual pupils and removing barriers to learning. We want to create a happy, safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where every child will become an independent learner who achieves their full potential; this is key to our curriculum. We believe our careful planning will mean that our curriculum is rich, balanced and stimulating in order to inspire children to nurture a passion for learning.
https://www.mertonbank.st-helens.sch.uk/home (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After completing a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, learners can progress into roles such as Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Pastoral Support Worker. They may also continue onto higher-level qualifications in education, childcare, or teacher training.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037842.
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Closes on Thursday 30 July 2026
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