Summary
Lord Street Primary School are looking for a career driven and dedicated candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain classroom experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification.
Wage
£13,104 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Termtime plus two weeks 08:30am-16:00pm
31 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 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
* Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils.
* To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
* To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment.
* To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
* Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
* To implement specific programmes with individual pupils or groups of pupils appropriate to their developmental needs in a range of primary or secondary curriculum areas.
* To work with individual pupils with special educational needs.
* To work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
* Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans).
* Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
* Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
* To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.
* To support the teacher in monitoring and recording pupil progress and developmental needs.
* To assist in producing relevant classroom resources and ICT in the curriculum.
* To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of pupil records.
* To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
* To provide short-term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.
* To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
* To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
* To assist with the arrangements for out-of-school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
* To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
* Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils work.
Where you'll work
Bridgewater House
Suite 5 Surrey Road
Nelson
BB9 7TZ
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)
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.
* 20% off the job training.
* Tutor support via online platform.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9))
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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This role requires an application form to be completed. The link will be shared during the screening process.