Apprentice Teaching Assistant, Level 3
Benton Park School
Leeds (LS19 6LX)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 8 December 2025)
Posted on 21 November 2025
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Summary
This apprentice role combines working and earning a salary, while completing fully-funded part-time learning (on average one day per week). This will allow you to gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills, whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.
- Wage
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£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, term time only (Plus 5 days) Shifts to be confirmed.
33 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
This qualification provides a thorough understanding of knowledge and competencies essential for engaging with children or young people in various educational settings. It covers aspects such as classroom support, assessment strategies, bilingual and special needs support, and personal development.
The training will offer hands-on learning in classroom environments under experienced educators, fostering essential skills for effective student support.
The program ensures comprehensive training in classroom management, student engagement, and teaching strategies, combining theoretical learning with practical experience. It offers a dynamic learning experience, equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge for success in education and a positive impact on students' lives.
Where you'll work
Harrogate Road
Rawdon
Leeds
LS19 6LX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
- Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will take place on the school site, with protected time provided to complete your assignments and attend online teaching sessions
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4+)
- Maths (grade 4+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Responsible
Other requirements
The school has its own internal process for recruitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be asked to complete the internal application form and will be advised on the process for this.
About this employer
Benton Park School is a thriving and successful secondary school and sixth form, committed to creating a climate for great learning, success and opportunity. We place young people at the heart of everything we do, valuing each student as an individual and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of the Moorlands Learning Trust, which includes Ilkley Grammar School, Skipton Academy and several local primaries, Benton Park joined the Trust in August 2025, strengthening our collaborative approach to education and training.
After this apprenticeship
- When the apprenticeship ends, successful apprentices may have the opportunity to become an integral part of the SEN Team within School
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001315.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 8 December 2025)
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