Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

This hands-on role is perfect for someone who is passionate about working with children and eager to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive, vibrant school community.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 15:15

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at WICK CE Primary School, you’ll play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing across the school day.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, your week will be varied, rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow your confidence and skills in a real classroom environment.

Here’s what you can expect in a typical day or week:

Support in the classroom: Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to help them understand tasks, build confidence, and make progress in subjects like reading, writing, and maths
Prepare learning resources: Help set up classroom materials, displays, and resources that support lessons and engage pupils in their learning
Assist with classroom management: Support pupils in staying focused, following routines, and managing their behaviour in a positive and constructive way
Contribute to a safe and inclusive environment: Encourage positive relationships, provide emotional support, and promote the school’s values and expectations
Support learning beyond the classroom: Help supervise break and lunch times, assist on school trips, or contribute to creative and physical activities such as art, PE, or music

You’ll be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship, with regular mentoring, training sessions, and opportunities to reflect on your progress. This is a fantastic way to begin a career in education while making a real difference to children’s learning and happiness.

You’ll gain valuable classroom experience, develop essential skills, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification all while making a real difference in young lives every day. If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!

Where you'll work

Church Road
Wick
Bristol
BS30 5PD

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Supporting the class teacher to enhance learning
Off site in its entirety

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working
Basic literacy and numeracy
Good listening skills
Time management

About this company

WICK CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive Church of England school located in the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and spiritually.

https://www.wickprimaryschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment

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