Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)

Summary

The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of a teacher, supported by other classroom support colleagues, to provide support for teaching, learning and associated activities. This will include supporting individuals and providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting small groups of pupils.

Wage

£12,170.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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This role is TERM TIME ONLY working 39 weeks per year. The actual annual salary is £10,533.90

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm

31 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 21 August 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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 provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities
To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives
To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans
To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies
To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs
To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults
To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team
To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum
To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning
To prepare and support the use of learning materials and create visual displays, in accordance with the requirements of the teacher, in order to facilitate a relevant physical learning environment
To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents/carers/other professionals as appropriate
To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required). (Primary and Special schools)
To undertake midday supervision duties
To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school/college

Where you'll work

Queen's Road
Blaby
Leicester
LE8 4EG

Training

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

College or training organisation

LOUGHBOROUGH 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

Qualification:

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1
Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)

Delivery Method:

Optional classroom sessions at Loughborough College (term time only)
Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
You will be employed to work with children full-time in a school as a member of staff, not a student
Any offer will be subject to a full DBS and Satisfactory References

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About this company

Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School is a primary school, set in spacious grounds in Blaby village. We are in the process of transitioning to a one form entry school and are starting an exciting premises refurbishment which will include a brand new Foundation area. Why Join Blaby Stokes? • Become part of a supportive, welcoming school family with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos • Work within a growing professional learning network across Learn Academies Trust • Contribute to an environment where every child’s success matters

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

Company benefits

Paid for annual leave as part of salary calculation.

After this apprenticeship

To progress into a qualified role as a Learner Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, contributing effectively to classroom support and student learning.

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