Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Four Acres Academy

Bristol (BS13 8RB)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 June 2026

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Summary

Four Acres Academy is seeking a motivated and values-driven Apprentice Teaching Assitant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring our innovative curriculum to life, as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils of all abilities to reach their full potential under the guidance of the SENCo.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
32.5 hours, 39 working weeks. Shifts to be confirmed.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

Where you'll work

Four Acres
Bristol
BS13 8RB

Training

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

Training provider

ORANGE MOON TRAINING LIMITED

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 5)
  • English Literature (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Patience
  • Confident
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self- Motivated
  • Professional
  • Positive Attitude

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Proven ability to work effectively with a range of people and children
  • Very good IT skills; ability to use IT to support learning
  • Able to build trust and mutual respect between pupils, families and staff
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Highly approachable, very grounded and makes sensible judgements

About this employer

Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils. 

https://futuralearning.co.uk/schools/four-acres-academy/ (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).

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ORANGE MOON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039896.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)