Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

Grace Cook Primary School is a growing, inclusive, and forward-thinking school located in the heart of the Chilton Leys development. As part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT), we are committed to providing high-quality education and a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Wage

£12,759.50 to £20,634.90, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The role will be term-time only (39 Weeks a Year).

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday (8:30-3:15)

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning at Grace Cook Primary School. You will be part of a committed and inclusive team that places the child at the centre of everything we do. The apprenticeship offers structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, enabling you to work toward becoming a qualified Teaching Assistant, while contributing meaningfully to the learning environment of our school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Work under the direction of the class teacher to support individuals and small groups of pupils in their learning.
Assist in the planning and delivery of learning activities.
Provide support for pupils with SEND and/or specific learning needs.
Help prepare resources, displays, and learning environments.
Support pupils during break and lunch times as required.
Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school's behaviour policy.
Observe and report on pupil progress to the class teacher.
Work collaboratively with staff across the school to support a consistent learning environment.
Support the inclusion of all pupils in the full life of the school.

Purpose of the Role:

To support the learning, development, and well-being of pupils across the school while undertaking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a vibrant and supportive school setting while developing the skills and knowledge needed to qualify as a teaching assistant.

Where you'll work

Grace Cook Primary School, Fuller Way
Stowmarket
IP14 1GG

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK 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

The learner will be studying the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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

Initiative
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Non judgemental
Team working
IT skills
Logical

Other requirements

Benefits of the role: Supportive school environment: Be part of a friendly, inclusive team committed to professional development. Hands-on experience: Work directly with children and skilled educators in a real classroom environment. Supporting children, especially those with SEND or behavioural needs, can be emotionally challenging.

About this company

Grace Cook Primary school and Nursery pupils including a nursery (part of Orwell Multi Academy Trust). The school is being built to serve the growing housing development in the Chilton Leys area of Stowmarket.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be a fully qualified Teaching Assistant, with both practical experience and a nationally recognised qualification. While the apprenticeship offers excellent training and experience, employment is not guaranteed at the end of the programme. However, successful apprentices are often strong candidates for school-based roles, either at Grace Cook or within other settings.

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