Teaching Assistant Reception Class Apprentice J3457

SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD

Liverpool (L1 5BY)

Closes in 14 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join a warm and welcoming Catholic primary school, supporting pupils in their reception class.

Wage

£12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay will be Pro-Rata - Term time only

£7.55 – rising to £8 on April 1st 2026

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
TERM TIME ONLY Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive (actual hours to be agreed by St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School), There will be no hours worked during school holidays.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 2026

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You will be fully supported by experienced staff and involved in all aspects of school life, from learning support and safeguarding to enrichment activities and classroom engagement.

We have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to be supported and trained to become a Teaching Assistant. You will be supported by your line management and the wider school team to learn a variety of new skills to help you achieve your qualification.

The school works in partnership with priests, parishioners and families to establish a community of love, peace and harmony between all in a climate of mutual trust and openness.

They are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with their teaching team and study towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in their reception class.

Duties will include:

  • Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
    Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
  • Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
  • Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
  • Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals
  • Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
  • Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy
  • Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures
  • Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals
  • Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
  • Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
  • Support or lead enrichment activities, for example, visits, out-of-school activities and in-school clubs

Where you'll work

Pitt Street
Liverpool
L1 5BY

Training

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

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.  If the successful apprentice does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skills in the relevant subject (Maths and English)

The training will be delivered in the workplace and online by Realise Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grades 3 to 9 (A* to D))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

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Company benefits

  • SWAC NEST Pension
  • SWAC Mentor
  • Apprentice Discount Card
  • Parking

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011854.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)