Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Walton Le Dale High School
Preston (PR5 6RN)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 5 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Under the teacher’s clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
This is a term time only post and as such the salary will be pro-rata.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday - 8am - 3:30pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.
Support for Pupils:
- Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks
- To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
- To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment
- To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review
- Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
- To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning
- To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken
Support for the Teacher:
- To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs
- To assist in the production of learning resources
- To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records
- To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour
- To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes
- To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence
- To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience
- To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money
- Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Where you'll work
Brindle Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6RN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
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
Teaching Assistant Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
At Walton-le-Dale High School we strive to create a balanced educational experience, one that focuses not only on achieving excellent exam results but also on fostering creativity, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There may be the opportunity to progress on to a higher-level qualification or secure full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
Lauren Thomas
lauren.thomas@eastlancslearning.ac.uk
01282440319
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051520.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Monday 5 October 2026 at 11:59pm)