Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Thornham St James Church of England Primary School
CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Oldham (OL2 6XT)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 June 2026
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Summary
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff within an agreed system of supervision, implementing work programmes with individuals or groups in or out of the classroom. This includes supporting learners needing detailed knowledge in specific areas and assisting the teacher with planning and resource management.
- 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)
£8 per hour. This will increase to the NMW for you age after the first 12 months.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
35 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
- Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Supervise, assist, and support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning activities through your knowledge of the curriculum and understanding of how pupils learn.
- Support and implement pupils' personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare needs. Assist pupils in accessing different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
- Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Plans.
- Promote self-esteem and independence, using strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance.
- Provide specific feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement, in line with school policy.
- Promote positive values, attitudes, and good behaviour. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents while encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in accordance with established school policies.
- Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, as agreed with the teacher and within the scope of your role. Participate in feedback sessions and meetings with parents under the direction of a teacher.
- Work with the teacher to plan and implement lessons and activities, evaluating and adapting lesson plans according to pupils' learning styles, individual needs, and pre-determined learning objectives.
- Contribute to the delivery of local and national learning strategies, including literacy, numeracy, and early years initiatives, making effective use of opportunities to support pupils' wider development.
- Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against learning objectives. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil achievement, progress, and other relevant matters, ensuring appropriate evidence is available.
- Undertake routine marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement and progress using agreed mark schemes that do not require interpretation. Invigilate tests and examinations as required.
- Maintain and update records in an agreed format, contributing to reviews of record-keeping systems as necessary.
- Collate pupil reports in liaison with the teacher, inputting data as required.
- Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment in partnership with the teacher.
- Assist with the display of pupils' work.
- Identify the need for, prepare, and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
- Provide clerical support for teachers, including photocopying, filing, record-keeping, collecting money, checking deliveries, maintaining stock records, administering coursework, and producing worksheets for agreed activities.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with other agencies and professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils' achievement and progress.
- Assist with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to supervise pupils and support activity leaders, such as during Breakfast Club or swimming lessons.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as required, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
Where you'll work
Castleton Road
Royton
Oldham
OL2 6XT
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
- Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside the placement at the school.
- Contract: Fixed-term apprenticeship contract for 15 months
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Positive attitude
- Passionate about education
Other requirements
Please note that if the school identifies a suitable applicant before the advertised closing date, the vacancy may be closed early.
About this employer
At Thornham St James, we are a happy, welcoming, and successful school, and we are proud of our achievements. We boast a history of educational excellence, based on firmly embedded Christian Values, lived out by every member of our community.
Our vision of ‘Journeying Together, We Shine’ Matthew 5:16 is reflected in all we do, enabling all our community to flourish.
Our pupils always come first. We recognise that our children are made in the image of God, possessing unique gifts and qualities, and as a community, we are respectful of each other’s differences and are thankful for the special role each individual plays in our community. We actively look to celebrate the successes and achievements of all; we help all recognise, develop and appreciate their gifts so that they may let their light shine!
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.
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 VAC2000039915.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)