Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Holyoakes Field First School
Redditch (B97 6HF)
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
Posted on 5 December 2025
Contents
Summary
Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment! You’ll receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and a nationally recognized qualification. If you're passionate about education and eager to build your skills, this is your perfect opportunity! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding future.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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35 hours per week.
Monday - Friday.
Term Time only + 5 TED days.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 28 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
- Supporting individual and group learning in the classroom and under the guidance and instruction of the teacher
- Assist in preparing resources to aid student learning, under the guidance of colleagues
- Assist departments in delivering enrichment/extra-curricular activities
- Work with colleagues to facilitate and promote the use of the school library, including the issue and return of books and resources and oversee the printing/copying facilities
In addition to those duties and responsibilities outlined above, the contributions of each member of staff to the work of the school will include the following:
- To play a positive role in the life of the school community
- To maintain a high standard of discipline, appearance, punctuality and commitment in all students
- To promote parental and community involvement in the life and work of the school
- In all contacts, the post holder will be required to present a good image of the school as well as maintain constructive relationships
Bordesley MAT is committed to the safeguarding of young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.
Where you'll work
Cookridge Close
Redditch
B97 6HF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
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 schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
About this employer
Holyoakes Field First School is 2-form entry school serving a diverse community. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we have with our families and our links with our local community.
https://holyoakes.bmat.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
Completing a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship opens up a range of exciting career pathways in education! Here’s what you can expect next:
- Qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) – After gaining experience, you can secure a permanent TA role, supporting pupils in the classroom
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – With further training, you can take on greater responsibilities, including leading lessons under a teacher’s guidance.
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support – If you’re passionate about helping students with additional needs, you can specialise in SEN support and intervention.
- Teacher Training (PGCE or QTS Route) – Many apprentices later progress into teaching by completing a degree and gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Pastoral or Learning Support Roles – Some TAs move into pastoral care, safeguarding, or learning support positions within schools
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004153.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
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