Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Westfield Primary School

Radstock (BA3 3XX)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 June 2026

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Summary

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will support children in their learning, both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one activities.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm (30-minute lunch break). TERM TIME ONLY.

32 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

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will:

  • Support children in their learning, both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one activities.
  • Help create a positive, engaging and stimulating learning environment.
  • Prepare resources and assist with classroom organisation.
  • Encourage children's confidence, independence and well-being.
  • Support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping every child to succeed.
  • Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and families as part of our collaborative team.
  • Develop your knowledge and skills through a structured apprenticeship programme.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has a genuine passion for working with children.
  • Is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn.
  • Demonstrates patience, kindness and excellent communication skills.
  • Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
  • Shares our commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child can flourish.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Has GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above preferred) or is willing to work towards the required Functional Skills qualifications.

We Offer:

  • A welcoming and highly supportive staff team with a fantastic team ethos.
  • A school where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
  • Outstanding mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship.
  • High-quality training leading to a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
  • Valuable experience working across the primary age range.
  • Opportunities to continue your career within education following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
  • A friendly, nurturing environment where you will be encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where you'll work

Westfield Primary School
Longfellow Road
Radstock
BA3 3XX

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (or Level 2 equivalent))

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Primary School and Nursery

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

Company benefits

Onsite Parking

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential of a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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enquiries@sslcic.co.uk

0330 332 7997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039474.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)