Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Enhance Academy Trust
Pontefract (WF8 1HG)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
Posted on 16 July 2026
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Summary
At St Giles C of E Primary Academy we’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals to join our nurturing family. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive. If you’re committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a real difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The contract is for 44.8 working weeks (term time plus one week) Hours per week: 37 hours per week Salary: £8.00 per hour Actual Salary to be: £13,260
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday (Term time plus one week).
Hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Working one-to-one and in small groups with pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Assisting with the preparation and organisation of learning materials and resources
- Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting our school’s Christian values
- Supporting children at playtimes and lunchtimes, encouraging active and inclusive play
- Contributing to record-keeping and tracking progress, under supervision
- Ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning and feel safe and supported
Where you'll work
St Giles C of E Primary Academy
Skinner Lane
Pontefract
WF8 1HG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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
- Your training will be provided in the workplace with monthly support from your vocational coach, who will either visit you on site to observe your practice and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, or meet you via teams link for teaching and discussion
- The programme of learning is a blend of theory and hands on practical experiences with access to an e portfolio and on line Learning Hub with a wealth of resources
More training information
- Your training will be provided by Aire Vocational Training, part of the Aspiration Training Group, specialising in Teaching Assistants and the Early Years
- Our tutors are experienced and knowledgeable with a passion for supporting the education and development of children
- You will be on programme for around 18 months (15 months practical teaching and up to 3 months for end point assessment)and throughout your training you will be supported to prepare for the Apprenticeship Assessment which will be conducted by an external assessment organisation and will include an observation of practice in school and a professional discussion underpinned by a showcase porfolio of evidence
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants will need to pass a DBS check Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events It is desirable but not essential to have GCSE maths and English Grades 4/C or above or equivalent.
Most importantly the successful candidate will have:
- A calm, caring, sensitive nature with a good sense of humour
- Previous experience working with children within a school environment
- The ability to communicate well, with good interpersonal and organisational skills
- A professional manner at all times
- Willing to contribute ideas and share good practice
- Committed, enthusiastic, professional and able to work as part of a team
- Have a commitment to continuing professional development
- Support the Christian Ethos, vision and values of the school
About this employer
At St Giles we have children who are enthusiastic, polite and caring; parents who are supportive both to the school and towards their child’s learning and a very dedicated, professional body of staff. We strive to ensure the children enjoy their learning and make good progress through taking part in exciting and motivating lessons and experiences.
Throughout the year Our Christian Values are embedded in all we do and we are very proud to be a part of the community we serve. We have close links with St Giles Church and All Saints Church and are enriched with regular visits to school by the diocese and whole school worship held at both churches throughout the year.
As a school, we have a strong focus on learning and in helping children become effective life-long learners. We also focus on children’s emotional, social, physical and spiritual development.
We strive for excellence in all areas.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- This position is temporary in the first instance. Achievement of the teaching assistant apprenticeship may offer opportunities to take up a range of positions in education inclusding one to one roles supporting children with additional needs
- You may progress to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship following a SEND pathway
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Lynette Lee
lynettelee@avtl.co.uk
07786383434
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041758.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
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