Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School

Cropthorne Pershore (WR10 3NB)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

We are seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our team at Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School. In this role, you will work closely with our class teachers to support our pupils' learning and development, with a particular focus on those with special educational needs and disabilities. 

Wage

£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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For the first 12 months, you will be paid the national apprenticeship wage, which is currently £8:00 per hour, increasing to £8:31 from April 2027.  After 12 months, it will rise to the national living wage for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:40 - 12:30 & 13:00 - 15:10. Monday finish time will be 15:30 Total working time is 32 hours, with 2hrs 10 mins for study time taken flexibly over the week, term-time only.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
  • Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
  • Provide support to pupils 1:1, individually or in groups, to help them access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
  • Support children in achieving their SEND targets set by the class teacher or SENCO, including 1:1 or group work
  • Support Forest school sessions
  • Assist with midday supervision duties, ensuring a safe and positive environment for our pupils during their lunch break

 

Where you'll work

Cropthorne With Charlton C E First School
Main Street
Cropthorne Pershore
WR10 3NB

Training

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

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

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

  • You will attend online sessions and be required to produce written work
  • Be observed during your real work activities
  • Attend regular reviews with your training provider and supervisor

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training organisation. At least 348 of your working hours will be spent training or studying towards your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Mathematics (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • commitment to learning
  • Enthusiastic

Other requirements

As part of the safer recruitment process, references will be requested, and online checks will be made. Shortlisting will be on 18th November 2026, and interviews will take place at the school on 25th November 2026. The start date will be 4th January 2027, subject to DBS. 

About this employer

Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School is a rural first school with mixed-age classes. Our school has a strong family ethos, a supportive team, and close community links, making it an excellent place to work. We provide a safe, happy, caring environment, which celebrates diversity and encourages the children to develop a curiosity about the world that “Inspires Learning for Life”. This is delivered through an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum, which allows everyone, regardless of background, to feel successful through irresistible learning. We are proud of our Christian ethos, strong traditional values and progressive curriculum centred on child development. We are a small and friendly Church of England school serving the villages of Cropthorne and Charlton, and the Worcestershire countryside beyond. 

https://www.cropthorneschool.org/welcome/ (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).

On completion of this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to gain a permanent position and further development within the school.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School

Denise Smith

office@cropthorne.worcs.sch.uk

01386 860246

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062444.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm)