Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher but also within other settings, Your role will support pupils with a range of special needs including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and pupils in distress.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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(£7.55 per hour) Term time only

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

8.30am - 4.00pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 8.30am - 4.30pm, Wednesday. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons that you are responsible for or come into contact with
Attend to the personal needs of pupils including the implementation of personal learning programmes that may include social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare objectives
Supervise and support children in their safety and access to learning
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child
To actively promote inclusive practice within the classroom setting to ensure acceptance of all children
Encourage children to play and interact with one another
Encourage children to engage in, and participate in learning activities lead by the class teacher
To have challenging expectations that encourages children to act independently and build self-esteem
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the class teacher
Create and maintain a stimulating, safe and purposeful learning environment in line with lesson planning as provided by the class teacher
Assist the class teacher with the planning of learning activities.
As directed by the class teacher, prepare the classroom prior to a lesson, clear up after a lesson and assist with the display of pupils' work
Report to the classroom teacher, as agreed, on pupil problems, progress and achievements
Support the teacher in the management of pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Gather information from parents and carers as directed by the class teacher
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.
Undertake the routine marking of pupils’ work
Administer routine tests and invigilate exams
Provide the classroom teacher with clerical and admin support, particularly, undertaking bulk photocopying, word processing, filing and collecting money
Support with planning, preparation and delivery of activities for small groups of young people under the direction of teacher
Undertake structured and agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs
Support pupils to understand instructions
Support pupil learning with respect to all local and national learning strategies
Support pupils in their use of ICT as directed by the class teacher
Prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet learning activities and assist pupils in their use
Comply with all school policies relating to health and safety, equal opportunities, child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
Contribute and uphold the overall ethos, work, aims and values of the school
Participate in training and development, and activities that contribute to the management of performance
Assist with the management of pupils outside the classroom e.g. lunch times and outside the school e.g. school trips as directed by the class teacher and member of the school’s management
To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required commensurate with the grade of the post
A willingness to work across the school as directed by senior management to support the needs and best interest of the pupils

Full job description available on request.

Where you'll work

Hexham Prior School
Corbridge Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1UY

Training

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

College or training organisation

DERWENTSIDE 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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
All training will take place in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

We are a special school in West Northumberland for pupils aged from 2 to 19 years with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities including Autism. The school is part of the northern hub of the Eden Academy Trust, a family of special schools who work together under one Multi Academy Trust. I know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you may make. Hexham Priory School is a vibrant, caring and purposeful environment in which all our pupils thrive. Staff and pupils are proud of our school, and work together to provide a friendly and caring environment in which pupils feel valued and secure. Our expert staff and facilities are designed to meet the individual needs of our pupils, in a bespoke way, ensuring that all our children and young people achieve their very best. Our staff work together with parents, carers and others to make sure the curriculum is personalised to maximise each pupil’s potential. Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Health professionals all work with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ individual development.

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

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate, there is the possibility of a full-time position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Derwentside College

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322277.

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