Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Summerhill Primary

Bristol (BS5 7JU)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2026

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Summary

Support children individually and in small groups including pupils with EHCPs. Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions, monitor progress, assess learning using a range of strategies, and communicate effectively. Undertake training and provide classroom support for pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEN.

Wage

£15,435 a year

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The full time equivalent for working a 37-hour week, all year round would be £15,435.

The successful candidate would work 30 hours per week, term time, plus INSET days.

This gives an actual annual salary of £10,716.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday with a day release to college. Exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 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

  • Support pupils individually, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
  • Work with pupils who have EHCPs and additional SEN needs
  • Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions
  • Monitor and assess pupil progress using a range of strategies
  • Communicate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals
  • Undertake relevant training to support intervention delivery
  • Provide classroom support to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities
  • Help pupils achieve their full potential and engage positively in learning

Where you'll work

Summerhill Academy
Plummers Hill
St George
Bristol
BS5 7JU

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

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

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3
  • The apprentice will attend the FIlton Campus of SGS College for their learning which will be on a weekly basis, term time only

More training information

SGS College will support apprentices to develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Standard.

Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade 4 and 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role.

About this employer

Summerhill Academy is a diverse and inclusive primary school in St George, Bristol, serving children aged 7–11. As part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), we are committed to providing a high-quality education that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff work together to create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient and respectful. We value diversity, community engagement and continuous improvement, making Summerhill Academy an exciting and supportive place to work and develop professionally.

https://summerhillacademy.clf.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

After a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you can typically progress through these stages:

Senior Support:

  • Become a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead classes or a Senior TA to manage staff

Specialisation:

  • Move into SEN support, Pastoral care, or Learning Mentor roles

Teacher Training:

  • Use your experience to enter a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship or a PGCE route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Completion of the apprenticeship program does not automatically lead to continued employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Elaine Baillie

elaine.baillie@sgscol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048695.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)