Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Deer Park School

Deer Park School

Twickenham (TW1 2EF)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Deer Park School. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

• Wage:

  £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £8.50 per hour - increases to NMW after 12 months

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 3.45pm (term time only)

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will be part of a team delivering highly effective teaching and learning to ensure that pupils achieve the excellent academic results of which they are capable.

Your to day to day duties include:

• To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the job holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school
• To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils
• Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of pupils in school
• Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the teachers approach
• To ensure that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils.
• To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying, filing etc.
• Under the guidance of the teacher ensure equipment or materials are suitable for the learning activities
• Prepare materials and teaching aids where necessary
• To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher/line manager
• As directed by the teacher to promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conduct and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility of their own behaviour
• To undertake relevant training and development as required and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies
• To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to small groups of pupils
• To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability
• To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies to maximise their achievements
• To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required
• To provide lunchtime cover as required
• As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School’s/LA’s responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have
• To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required
• To provide lunchtime cover as required

Where you'll work

389 Richmond Road
Twickenham
TW1 2EF

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

20% off the job training, no classroom or college days

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this employer

Deer Park School is an outstanding state school serving the community of Richmond Upon Thames. We are a free primary school for children aged 4 -11.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potentially a full time role and fully qualified Level 3 TA

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038223.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)