Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - North Wheatley C of E Primary – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Start your career in education as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice in a supportive school environment. You’ll work closely with teachers to support students’ learning, help manage classroom activities, and provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm. 30 minute break.

30 hours 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

To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be
carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, alongside a teacher/senior member of staff.

Key Responsibilities

Attending to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, including the use of specialist equipment where necessary.
Providing support for students with emotional, social and behavioural problems.
Providing practical assistance in relation to other identified physical needs.
Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning and play.
Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents/carers and families concerned.
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate.
Preparing classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
Being aware of pupil barriers to learning / progress / achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
Gathering / reporting information from / to parents/carers as directed.
Working with and acting upon guidance provided by teachers and other professionals/outside agencies.
Providing support for such tasks as clerical, administrative, photocopying, display, collection and recording of money.
Supporting pupils in their learning in all areas of the curriculum.
Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies curriculum, as directed by the teacher.
Supporting pupils and teacher during PE and other practical activities.
Preparing and maintaining equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
Assisting with the supervision of pupils at break times.
Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Where you'll work

Sturton Road
South Wheatley
Retford
DN22 9DH

Training

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

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Mathematics (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Company benefits

Amazing discounts: eligible for an NUS card, apprenticeship travel discounts, and special rates at places like Nando’s, ASOS, and Vue cinema. Regular pay rise after 12 months, prizes, and vouchers for Apprentice of the Month!

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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