Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Marksbury Road

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Bristol (BS3 5JL)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

To provide support for the learning activities by children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher. 

 

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8.58 per hour 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, Shift time tbc at interview.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 25 November 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

  • Support children's learning under the guidance of the class teacher.
  • Provide direct support to individual children and small groups, including pupils with SEND, to help them make progress.
  • Model learning to small groups or individual pupils as directed by the class teacher.
  • Make minor adaptations to learning activities to ensure accessibility for all pupils.
  • Deliver intervention programmes selected by the class teacher.
  • Provide verbal feedback to pupils during learning activities, recognising strengths and identifying next steps.
  • Communicate pupils' achievements and progress to the class teacher through notes, assessment records, proformas or online observation tools.
  • Supervise children during break times on a rota basis.
  • Model a secure understanding of grammar and punctuation in Standard English, both written and spoken.
  • Model a secure understanding of academy processes in Mathematics.
  • Promote academy behaviour policies and follow academy procedures for behaviour management.
  • Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies, including the consistent use of rewards and sanctions within agreed limits.
  • Promote a positive learning environment.
  • Report concerns regarding pupil behaviour to the class teacher.
  • Encourage safe and responsible behaviour.
  • Provide written statements relating to behaviour incidents when required.
  • Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Carry out specified medical care procedures, including the administration of medication and first aid, following appropriate training.
  • Provide intimate care where required.
  • Offer reassurance and emotional support to pupils when needed.
  • Prepare resources and materials for lessons under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of classroom displays.
  • Promote safe working practices and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for colleagues and service users in accordance with the Oasis Health and Safety Policy.
  • Work in line with academy policies, procedures, codes of conduct and equal opportunities commitments.
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and complies with relevant legislation and professional standards.
  • Participate in and commit to ongoing professional development.
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues, pupils and parents, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

 

Where you'll work

Marksbury Road
Bristol
BS3 5JL

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)

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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

  • You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
  • Training provider: LMP Group
  • All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
  • An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Oasis Academy Marksbury Road is an all-inclusive Outstanding primary school in Bedminster, Bristol. We admit pupils aged 4-11 of all faiths and backgrounds, and are committed to achieving brilliance for all.

 

After this apprenticeship

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

Possible full-time employment at the end of the apprenticeship. 

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 VAC2000062514.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Monday 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm)