Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Henry Chadwick Primary School

Staffordshire (WS15 3QN)

Closes on Sunday 13 December 2026

Posted on 6 November 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to support children's learning and development while gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. You'll help pupils achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment guided by the values of respect, kindness and hard work.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8.31 to £13.31 per hour, depending on age and experience. Salary is paid on a pro rata basis for a term-time-only contract (39 working weeks per year).

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, term time only. 32.5 hours per week. 39 working weeks per year, in line with the school term calendar. The school is closed during school holidays, including a two-week closure over Christmas and the summer holiday period.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

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

  • Supporting pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
  • Assisting teachers with the preparation of learning resources.
  • Supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
  • Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Encouraging pupils' social, emotional and educational development.
  • Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.
  • Supervising activities during break times, educational visits and school events.
  • Promoting the school's values of respect, kindness and hard work.
  • Assisting with classroom organisation and displays.
  • Supporting pupil progress through observation and feedback to teaching staff.

Where you'll work

School Lane
Hill Ridware
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 3QN

Training

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

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK 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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will be delivered by Best Practice Network through a blend of workplace learning, online workshops and regular support from a dedicated tutor. Most learning will take place within the school, allowing you to develop practical skills while earning a salary.

More training information

Best Practice Network will provide ongoing training and support throughout the apprenticeship. You will receive regular reviews, dedicated tutor support and access to online learning resources to help you successfully achieve the qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or Functional Skills L2)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or Functional Skills L2)

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

Other requirements

  • Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Ability to travel to Henry Chadwick Primary School, Hill Ridware, Rugeley, Staffordshire.

About this employer

Henry Chadwick Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school within The Primitas Learning Partnership. Guided by its motto, "Learn to Live", the school is dedicated to nurturing the whole child through excellent teaching, strong pastoral support and a curriculum that develops both academic achievement and essential life skills. Located in the village of Hill Ridware, the school prides itself on creating a happy, caring and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

https://www.henrychadwick.staffs.sch.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).

Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Teaching Assistant role. Further career development could include Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, pastoral support roles or teacher training pathways.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Alice Pollington

recruitment@bestpracticenet.co.uk

0117 920 9200

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062927.

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Closes on Sunday 13 December 2026