Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

UNITED LEARNING TRUST

Irlam (M44 5ZR)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking to appoint a new apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and passionate SEND team at Irlam and Cadishead Academy. You will support, assist and supervise identified pupil/s with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo. As part of the role, you will work towards achieving your Level 3 TA apprenticeship.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Apprenticeship rates of pay:

19-20 in first year of Apprenticeship £8.48 per hour.

Aged 21 years and over in first year of Apprenticeship £10.88 per hour.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 8am- 4pm. Term time only.

37 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

You will support the delivery of high-quality, adapted learning activities, working closely with teachers and the SENDCo to help pupils achieve their full potential.

Main duties will include:

  • Supporting and supervising identified pupils, including those with SEND
  • Encourage positive relationships and co-operative learning
  • Promoting independence, resilience and confidence
  • Recognising, celebrating and rewarding achievement
  • Providing individual and small-group support to enable access to learning
  • Supporting the implementation and review of Inclusion Plans
  • Promoting the inclusion, participation and success of all pupils
  • Maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development
  • Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress and achievements
  • Supporting pupils' social, emotional and well-being needs

Where you'll work

Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Station Road
Irlam
M44 5ZR

Training

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

Training provider

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by United Apprenticeships
  • The apprentice will complete training on the job, including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is an inclusive 11-16 secondary school at the heart of its community. As part of United Learning, we are driven by our ethos of Empowering Excellence, Expecting the Extraordinary, ensuring every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially and personally

https://irlamandcadishead.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

  • You will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant which could lead to a HLTA role, teacher training and full teaching role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

Lisa Hren

Lisa.hren@irlamandcadishead.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046159.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)