Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Dane Bank Primary School – part of the Changing Lives in Collaboration (CLIC) Trust

Stockport (SK5 6QG)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking to appoint 1 x Level 3 Apprentice to join our team to provide valuable, practical assistance to class teachers in Key Stage two – both in the classroom and also supporting pupils over lunch time. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage is pro rata. The actual wage for 39 weeks will be £10,140.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 3.30pm. 32.5 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks).

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
  • Supervise and support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities / programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies, e.g., literacy, numeracy, or early years.
  • Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs.
  • The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programme, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. To administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
  • Support the implementation of Support Plans for pupils with additional needs.
  • Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils.
  • Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher, in line with school policy.
  • Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
  • Supervise and support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities / programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies, e.g., literacy, numeracy, or early years.
  •    Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs.
  • The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programme, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. To administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
  •   Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
  • Support the implementation of Support Plans for pupils with additional needs.
  •   Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils.
  •   Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher, in line with school policy.

  •  Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school behaviour policies.

  • Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the school’s home/school liaison policy.

  •   Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.

  •   Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested.

  •   Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, and assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher, which may involve data inputting.

  • Maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.

  • Assist with the display of pupils’ work.

  •    Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

  •    Provide clerical support for teachers, e.g., photocopying, filing, collecting money, production of work sheets for agreed activities

Where you'll work

Thornley Lane
South Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6QG

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Time Management
  • Literacy skills
  • Enthusiastic
  • Reliable
  • Professional
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Positive
  • Resilient
  • Dedicated and Commited

Other requirements

  • Candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
  • Release time at college/for study will be provided as needed
  • Apprentice would be required to complete all mandatory training required for the role, e.g. – safeguarding, health and safety
  • A good standard of spoken and written English is required
  • Evidence of successful study at secondary school level or equivalent qualifications

About this employer

About CLIC Trust:

The Changing Lives in Collaboration (CLIC) Trust is a values-led Cooperative Multi-Academy Trust of six diverse primary schools in the North-West of England. Our core principle is that 'Together We Make The Difference' and our aim is to share our passion for education and learning, developing schools that make learning irresistible. We are committed to working in collaboration to improve outcomes for children. Our schools are unique and individual places where the curriculum and quality of education are tailored to the needs of the community.

About Dane Bank Primary School:

Dane Bank Primary School is a one-form entry primary in Tameside with a Nursery class and a specialist Resource Provision class. As a one form entry school, Dane Bank is often described as having a ‘family feel’ and where staff make a real effort to get to know the children and their lives outside school – this is something we are all extremely proud of. Our staff team are warm and welcoming and incredibly supportive of each other

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to continue their employment at our school as a qualified Teaching Assistant. This will also be dependent upon the staffing needs of the school.

We are committed to supporting and developing staff and see this apprenticeship as an exciting pathway into a long-term career in education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

The Trafford and Stockport College Group

apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk

01618867461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035800.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)