Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Farrington Gurney CofE Primary School

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

Farrington Gurney (BS39 6TY)

Closes on Friday 23 January 2026

Posted on 22 December 2025

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Summary

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff,
usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to
learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher
in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  • This is a term time only role - actual salary = £12,759.50

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 12.00pm & 12.30pm - 3.30pm (Term time only).

33 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 10 February 2026

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

Support for the Students 

  • Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related
    personal programmes, including social, health, physical,
    hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate
  • Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and
    access to learning.
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a
    role model and being aware of and responding
    appropriately to individual needs.
  • Develop a good knowledge of a pupil's individual special
    educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as
    outlined in the students’ profile.
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in
    activities led by the teacher.
  • Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
  • To provide pastoral support for pupils as directed by the
    teacher or Senior Leaders.

Support for the Teacher 

  • Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear
    afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
  • Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and
    report to the teacher as agreed.
  • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
  • Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting
    difficulties as appropriate.
  • Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as
    directed.
  • Provide clerical/admin support for learning e.g.
    photocopying, word processing, filing, data entry etc.
  • Support pupils to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills
    as directed by the teacher.
  • Support the role of the tutor, including mentoring individual
    or small groups of pupils as directed by the teacher or
    Senior Leaders.

Where you'll work

Farrington Gurney C of E Primary School
Church Lane
Farrington Gurney
BS39 6TY

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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
  • Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 if not previously attained at GCSE or equivalent
  • Blended Learning approach with bi-weekly classroom attendance 

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Flexibility
  • Perseverence

Other requirements

  • Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check 
  • Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport 

About this employer

Our school has served Farrington Gurney and the surrounding community for 160 years, consistently producing high standards of education. Our supportive and intimate environment allows children of all ages and abilities to achieve their best within a safe, secure and creative environment. 

Company benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Onsite parking 

After this apprenticeship

Potential further temporary or permanent role, either at this school or another school within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006244.

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Closes on Friday 23 January 2026