Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Milton Primary School
WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Stoke-On-Trent (ST2 7AF)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 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
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Increases to NMW after 12 months
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday (Shifts TBC) - term time only.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
The apprentice will develop the skills and knowledge, you will support the classroom teacher in the delivery on each lesson. Your day to day duties will include:
- Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom.
- Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
- Will implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adjusting activities to pupils/students' responses as appropriate.
- Under the direction/guidance of the SENCO, support pupils/students with Social, emotional and mental health needs, e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.
- Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the SENCO in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
- Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO.
- Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities.
- Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
- Work with parents to enhance pupils/students' learning.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy.
- Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
Where you'll work
Leek Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST2 7AF
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
Milton Primary Academy is part of Windsor Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking approach to teaching and learning and would like to appoint someone who wishes to engage in high-quality professional development to further improve themselves on their journey to become an effective member of support staff.
As a two form entry primary school, the successful candidate will have a number of support and teaching staff to work alongside and learn from. We are seeking someone who is proactive, quick and keen to learn and who will always put the pupils first. As a trust, we can recommend apprenticeship providers and support your professional development through virtual learning and self study sessions.
The pupils at Milton are a delight. They love coming to school and thrive from the wide personal potential offer that we provide. All staff actively support school events, clubs and community events to ensure Milton Primary is at the heart of the community. Our pupils are respectful, happy learners who follow the school ASPIRE values daily and celebrate each other's successes.
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
Charlie Seaman
charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037541.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)