Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Grimsby (DN33 1AW)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 October 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference with children as they embark on their educational journey? We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice in our welcoming primary school.

Wage

£13,936 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.58 per hour, increases to NMW after 12 months. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8:30am to 3:30pm, and until 4:30pm on a Wednesday (CPD afternoon). 33.5 hours per week.

33 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 October 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll be an essential part of the classroom team, helping young learners grow and thrive every day. You’ll support both the teacher and pupils, while developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for a successful career in education.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting classroom activities and supervising children
  • Assisting pupils with their learning and development
  • Providing additional help to children who need it most
  • Learning classroom behaviour strategies and teaching techniques
  • Helping to plan and prepare sessions
  • Encouraging pupil independence, inclusion, and engagement in learning
  • Supporting children’s emotional, social, and physical well-being

Skills & Qualities:

  • A genuine passion for working with children
  • Friendly, kind, and caring personality
  • Team player with a can-do attitude
  • Reliable, punctual, and organised
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working with children (not essential)
  • Confidence in your ability to support learning

Entry Requirements:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grades A*-C / 9-4
  • Successful applicants will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Where you'll work

Sutcliffe Avenue
Grimsby
DN33 1AW

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

Apprenticeship Details – 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider:  LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).

More training information

Online learning, off the job. No college or day release.

Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Math (grade 4/C or 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Located in Grimsby, Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is a large, inclusive primary school for children aged 3–11. We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. The academy has been adapted to accommodate pupils with disabilities and is fully accessible.

We take pride in our inclusive culture, passionate staff, and strong sense of community — and we’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic apprentice to join us on this journey.

After this apprenticeship

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

Completion of the level 3 qualification, potentially a full time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Charlie

charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056791.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)