Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Clayton Hall Academy

WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST

Newcastle upon Tyne (ST5 3DN)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver specified support for teaching and learning.

• Wage:

  £15,656 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £10.85 per hour. This will incraese to the NMW for your age if you're over 19 years old. Please note this role is term-time only.

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed).

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils / students within the classroom
• Work with individual pupils / students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and / or pupils / students for whom English is an additional language (EAL)
• Implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adapting activities in response to pupils' / students' needs and progress
• Under the direction and guidance of the SENCO, support pupils / students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, including implementing behaviour management strategies and promoting academy policies relating to pupil behaviour
• Support learning activities by contributing to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities alongside the SENCO
• Arrange and provide resources for lessons and activities under the direction of the SENCO
• Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil / student progress and participation.
• Select, prepare, and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring resources are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
• Work collaboratively with parents / carers to enhance pupils' / students' learning
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the academy
• Participate in training, professional learning activities, and performance development as required
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• Drive literacy development across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4)
• Lead on literacy progress and interventions at KS3
• Deliver targeted small-group literacy interventions for identified students
• Conduct literacy assessments as required, including dyslexia screening and Access Reading tests
• Support the development and continuous improvement of literacy intervention programmes
• Lead and oversee the school library
• Deliver reading lessons within the library where appropriate, including supporting the Accelerated Reader programme
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, and understanding towards others
• Follow verbal instructions and written guidance / procedures accurately
• Uphold the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and the protection of children
• Work effectively as part of a team

Where you'll work

Clayton Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
ST5 3DN

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification. (All learning is delivered online / remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this employer

Since joining the Windsor Academy Trust in 2018, our school has gone from strength to strength. We have strong and improving results year on year, the range of extracurricular activities has grown significantly and our site and facilities are being revamped, developed and expanded with a significant focus on sustainability and meeting our ‘Net Zero’ target by 2030.. 

We are rightly proud of the incredible work of our students, staff and whole community in making this a truly exceptional place for young people to learn, grow and develop.

At Cheslyn Hay, we believe that all students in our community deserve the very best start in life. Our excellent team of staff strive daily to make sure that they have the very best opportunity to do just that. For many years we have had a strong reputation for achieving high academic standards and for ensuring our students can be happy and safe.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Completion of the level 3 qualification and potentially a full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036557.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)