Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Bishop Henderson CEVA Primary School

Taunton (TA1 4TU)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 July 2026

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Summary

Join our team as a General Teaching Assistant, supporting teachers to deliver high-quality learning across the school. You'll work with individuals, small groups and classes, helping pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. 

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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THIS IS A TERM TIME ONLY ROLE, SO THE ACTUAL SALARY IS £13,395 PER YEAR

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:15pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

To work under the direction of the Headteacher, SENCO and class teachers to support the learning, well-being and development of pupils across the school. The postholder will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes and may be required to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with additional or high needs, enabling all children to access learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
  • Work with individual pupils, small groups or whole classes to reinforce learning and promote progress
  • Provide personalised support for pupils with SEND or high needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), following agreed strategies and provision plans
  • Foster positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, independence and emotional well-being
  • Encourage positive behaviour and support the school's behaviour policy consistently
  • Adapt resources and activities to meet the individual needs of pupils
  • Support pupils during lessons, playtimes, educational visits and other school activities as required
  • Assist with the assessment of pupils by observing learning, recording progress and providing feedback to teachers
  • Help prepare, organise and maintain learning resources and classroom environments
  • Support pupils with personal care, medical needs or mobility where required, in accordance with agreed care plans and appropriate training
  • Promote inclusion, ensuring all pupils are able to participate fully in school life
  • Contribute to the development of pupils' social, emotional and communication skills
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, external agencies and parents where appropriate
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally at all times
  • Attend staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required
  • Undertake reasonable administrative duties associated with the rol

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
  • Be familiar with and follow all school safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and behaviour policies
  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with school procedures
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and act as a positive role model

Where you'll work

Bishop Henderson CEVA Primary School
Pitts Close
Taunton
TA1 4TU

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a thriving primary school in Taunton with over 420 pupils from aged 4 – 11.

https://Bishophendersonschool.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

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After this apprenticeship

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

There is potential for a permanent job role after the apprenticeship. There is also the potential to go on to further study for exceptional candidates.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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enquiries@sslcic.co.uk

0330 332 7997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043960.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)