Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
WARREN ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
ORPINGTON (BR6 6JF)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 November 2025
Contents
Summary
Join Warren Road Primary School as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. Support teachers, work with pupils individually and in groups, and help improve learning outcomes. Gain hands-on classroom experience, full training, and safeguarding support while starting a rewarding career in education.
- Wage
-
£14,133.60 to £22,857.12, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
36 hours a week
- Start date
-
Saturday 20 December 2025
- Duration
-
1 year 9 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
- Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
- Assist with reading, writing, and other planned tasks
- Help prepare and organize classroom resources
- Provide feedback on pupil progress to the teacher
- Support children with special educational needs as directed
- Supervise pupils during activities under teacher guidance
- Assist with administrative tasks such as updating records
- Ensure safeguarding and maintain a safe learning environment
Where you'll work
WARREN ROAD
ORPINGTON
BR6 6JF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Training will take place on-site at Warren Road Primary School in Orpington, Kent
- You will receive practical, hands-on experience in the classroom alongside experienced staff
- Off-the-job training will be delivered by a specialist training provider, typically one day per week, either remotely or at a designated training centre
- Full support and safeguarding training will be provided throughout the apprenticeship
More training information
- Training will be delivered by a specialist apprenticeship training provider experienced in Early Years and Teaching
- Assistant qualifications
- The course will follow a blended learning approach, combining on-the-job practical experience with online learning and regular tutor visits
- Apprentices will have scheduled off-the-job training sessions, typically one day per week, to complete coursework and portfolio tasks
- Progress reviews will take place every 6 - 8 weeks to ensure development and support throughout the program
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Must pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - Be willing to complete safeguarding training - Able to commit to full-time working hours - Comfortable working with children in a classroom environment - Reliable and punctual, with a professional attitude
About this employer
Warren Road Primary School is a highly regarded, Ofsted-rated Outstanding school located in Orpington, Kent. We are a four-form entry school with a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest standards of education. Our school is consistently oversubscribed, reflecting the trust and confidence of our local community. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where staff work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for all pupils. As part of our team, you’ll join a caring, enthusiastic workforce dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.
http://warrenroadprimary.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles
Special Educational Needs (SEN) support positions - Early Years Practitioner or Nursery roles
- Further study, such as Level 4/5 qualifications or teacher training to become a qualified teacher
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002372.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.