Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

PERROTT HILL SCHOOL LIMITED

SOMERSET (TA18 7SL)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 September 2026

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Summary

Perrott Hill is an independent day and boarding prep school near Crewkerne. We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our small, experienced team in Pre-Prep who will work alongside qualified and experienced teachers every day while training with Side by Side.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£320.00 per week at £8.00 per hour, the apprentice minimum wage from April 2026. Age-related rate after year one for those aged 19+.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Term time only (34 weeks) plus INSET days: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break (40 hours per week). This includes one day per week (or the equivalent) of off-the-job training and study with Side by Side.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep), directed by the Head of Pre-Prep and class teachers:

  • Support learning in class, in small groups and one to one, including reading, phonics, handwriting and maths
  • Prepare resources and displays; support assessment, record-keeping, pastoral care and behaviour
  • Supervise break, lunch and after-school care, assist with Forest School, PE and Games, swimming and trips
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality requirements at all times

Where you'll work

PERROTT HILL
NORTH PERROTT
CREWKERNE
SOMERSET
TA18 7SL

Training

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

Training provider

THE SIDE BY SIDE PARTNERSHIP 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

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant or early years qualification, or
relevant A levels, is welcome but not essential.

The off-the-job training will take place either online or at the Side by Side Training Centre in Dorchester each week on a Wednesday or Thursday during term time.

More training information

Please see here for more information about Side by Side Training Centre: http://www.sidebysidetraining.co.uk/

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Ability to follow instructions

Other requirements

Successful applicants must be able to obtain an enhanced DBS check with barred-list information, provide satisfactory references and complete all pre-appointment safer recruitment checks.

About this employer

Perrott Hill is a co-educational independent day and boarding prep school for children aged three to 13, set in 28 acres in the village of North Perrott, near Crewkerne, and extending to age 16 from September 2027.
Little Pippins Nursery and the Pre-Prep sit within the converted stables courtyard next to the main house, with their own Forest School and specialist teaching in Art, French, Music and PE. The School combines
high academic and pastoral standards with a genuine family ethos.

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

Company benefits

All staff have access to in-house training and CPD and a contributory pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

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

On successful completion, apprentices will hold the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Teaching Assistant apprentices have progression routes into Higher Level Teaching Assistant work, learning support or teacher training. There may be the opportunity of a
permanent post at Perrott Hill, subject to vacancies and performance.

Perrott Hill is a growing school, extending to age 16 from September 2027, and offers a supportive, close-knit environment in which to build a career in early years and education. All staff have access to
in-house training and CPD and a contributory pension scheme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SIDE BY SIDE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Mehmed Gokcel

mgokcel@perrotthill.com

01460 72051

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055229.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)