Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - St Johns CE Primary Academy
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Wednesbury (WS10 9AR)
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 June 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join St Johns CE Primary Academy. 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
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£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)
Increases to NMW after 12 months
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday (Hours TBC) 35 hours per week– term time only
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
The apprentice will develop the skills and knowledge, you will support the classroom teacher in the delivery on each lesson. Your day to day duties will include:
- Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom
- Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language
- Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
- Work with parents to enhance pupils/students learning
- Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy
- Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
- The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Where you'll work
Addison Terrace
Wednesbury
WS10 9AR
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
Apprenticeship Details- 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).
More training information
No classroom or college days
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
At St Chad’s, service and community are central to our ethos. You will work as part of a collaborative and caring team, contributing positively to academy life and supporting children and families within our community. We encourage colleagues to reflect on their practice, share ideas and take pride in making a difference to children’s lives. We are dedicated to colleague wellbeing and professional respect. You will benefit from a supportive working environment, training opportunities and a culture that values teamwork, kindness and care for one another. We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting young children, and who are aligned with our values, regardless of faith background.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Completion of the Level 3 qualification and potentially a full time role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Charlie
charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039032.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)