Teaching Assistant Apprentice
HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
Portsmouth (PO1 3EY)
Closes in 7 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 October 2026
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Summary
Are you ready to inspire 16-24 year olds to enter the world of work and apprenticeships or the next positive stage of their life? At HTP Apprenticeship College, we need additional staff to join our team to support programmes designed for 16-24 year olds to work on both their professional and personal development.
- Wage
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£26,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Dependent upon qualifications and previous experience
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday, 9.00am- 5.00pm.
Friday, 9.00am- 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
This is a varied and rewarding position combining class delivery, work placement development & support and supporting development of maths and English skills. You’ll play a vital role in guiding learners through their journey, helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
You will be:
- Working with a wide range of learners aged 16-24, including those who might have Special Education Needs requiring additional small group support particularly in Employability / Work experience days and maths and English development.
- Being an appropriate role model of behaviour both in the classroom and the work environment.
- Understand the specific needs of learners and using strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
- Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher.
- Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners.
Where you'll work
2 St. Georges Business Centre, St. Georges Square
Portsmouth
PO1 3EY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
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
You will be undertaking the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard and fully supported by HTP Apprenticeship College.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will work alongside your Apprenticeship Coach to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to meet the requirements of the Standard developing a portfolio of evidence.
To ensure you are making progress your Coach will provide continuous assessment and provide you with regular feedback. On completion of your formal training, you will demonstrate what you have learnt through question and answer or a project.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The successful candidate will need to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You’ll also need to hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle to visit workplaces.
About this employer
At HTP we work with people of all ages and stages in life – whether just starting out in a career, those looking for a change of path, or want to climb the career ladder, we’ll guide and advise them every step of the way.
We’re here for employers, too. From kitchen-table start-ups, to multinationals and anywhere in between, we’ll help discover the real value Apprenticeships can bring to teams and their business.
And, because we know that no two people (or businesses) are the same, our approach is totally bespoke, so the people we support can be sure that they'll get the support they need, when they need it.
With over 20 years’ experience in a variety of sectors, our friendly and supportive team are hand-picked for their passion and their motivation help others achieve.
Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED and with literally thousands of success stories under our belts, with us, you’re in safe hands.
https://www.htp.ac.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Why join HTP?
- Training and development: Ongoing support to help you excel in your role and grow your career.
- Great benefits: Competitive salary and package based on experience and qualifications.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working options – full-time (5 days), part-time (4 days) or potentially term time only contracts.
- Inclusive culture: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.
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).
- HTP will help support your progression into a substantive post
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
Jane Roberts
jane.roberts@htp.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058553.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)