Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Fairway Infant School
West Sussex County Council
Crawley (RH10 3QD)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 November 2026
Contents
Summary
This position requires a person who is able to work with young children, aged from 4-7 years old. The role will involve supporting classes, groups and individual children in EYFS and KS1.
- Wage
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£13,000 to £20,653.75, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£8.00 per hour (Under 18), £10.85 per hour (18-20), and £12.71 per hour (21+).
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.15pm, 30 minute lunch break.
31 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- Support class teachers to help pupils achieve high levels of progress, attainment, and positive outcomes
- Assist with selecting and preparing resources for group and one-to-one learning activities that meet pupils’ diverse needs and interests
- Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and adapt support as required
- Track pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers and constructive support to pupils
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning and development
- Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies to maintain a positive learning environment
- Organise and manage learning activities, teaching spaces, and resources safely and effectively
- Ensure marking and feedback are completed in accordance with school policies
- Promote the school values of Resilience, Independence, Curiosity, and Kindness
- Supervise pupils during break times and lunchtimes in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Provide care for pupils who are unwell or require first aid, following appropriate training
- Support children with individual needs under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCO
- Work with Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and Individual Behaviour Plans where required
Where you'll work
Fairway
Copthorne
Crawley
RH10 3QD
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Duration: 16 months - Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside placement at the school
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Fairway Infant School is situated in the village of Copthorne, close to East Grinstead in West Sussex. We are a two-form entry school with classes ranging from Reception to Year 2. We strive to ensure that our children are happy and enjoy coming into school each day. We aim to provide an exciting and stimulating environment where children are motivated to learn. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum with a range of activities and opportunities to support the development of curiosity and independence.
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 after 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 VAC2000062968.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)