EYFS Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

LDST is a multi-academy Trust is looking to recruit an EYFS Teaching Assistant at St Helen's Primary School; 1 of 18 primary schools that welcomes young people and colleagues of all faiths and none and is committed to providing a high-quality education and an environment where Christian values and principles permeate all that we do.

Wage

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

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Between 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.

37 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

Main Purpose: An apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 is required to join our team. We wish them to share our educational philosophy on the provision of high-quality, creative learning opportunities with a view to developing the whole child. The successful apprentice will be providing a safe, happy and well-disciplined learning environment, which enables our children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.

Main Duties: Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.

Duties may include:

Support to implement learning activities working with individuals or small groups of pupils.
Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning.
Support in producing learning resources.
Support to assist in pupil supervision.
Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
Reporting pupil progress to the teacher.
Work within the schools policy and procedures.
Working to the relevant apprenticeship framework and completing work in a timely manner.
To undertake any of the duties normally associated with a Teaching Assistant to support their training and development.

Where you'll work

Birch Road
Rixton
Warrington
WA3 6JS

Training

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

College or training organisation

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

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 Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant.
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1
Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (if required).
Online portfolio - OneFile to update with learning and development completed on-and-off the job training.
Diarised visits from dedicated Tutor.
Diarised webinars to be attended.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

Other in:

EYFS (grade 2/3)

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

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
Non judgemental
Organisation skills
Patience
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

What we can offer you: Excellent Terms and Conditions - We are committed to maintaining (or bettering) national terms and conditions. Hybrid Working - Central Team staff are able to regularly work from home alongside working in schools and the LDST Hub. Continuing Professional Development - All support staff can apply for fully-funded apprenticeships up to degree level. Leadership Pathways - We have a wealth of development opportunities that are open to colleagues, and we are exceptionally proud of our very high levels of internal promotion. Annual Trust Wide Conference - For all colleagues to celebrate and learn together. Collaboration. Regular networking opportunities across our 14 networks for different staff groups. Trust Wellbeing Group - Exploring and implementing new and innovative initiatives to support our colleagues to be happy and healthy at work. Our schools are self-sustaining, and we are committed to being: Respectful of the individual identity of our schools, knowing their strengths and understanding where improvements are needed. Resourceful and recognising effective and successful practice in all schools and using this where possible as a resource to support others to bring about improvement. Responsive to the context of each school, adapting strategies where necessary to promote and sustain improvements. Relentless in our pursuit of excellence and led by a belief that every child can achieve.

About this company

St Helen's C of E Primary School in St Helens is a Church of England primary school that emphasizes a strong Christian ethos and community values. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child is celebrated for their unique gifts and talents. They focus on delivering a high-quality education through a broad, balanced, and creative curriculum. The school is committed to fostering independent learning and critical thinking, ensuring that each child achieves their best academically and socially. They have strong connections with the local church and community, enriching the learning experiences of their pupils.

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to gain and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours to enhance your future career progression,

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