Summary Haslingden Primary School is an inclusive and happy school. The school has an experienced and stable staff team. Leadership is strong at all levels, and we are in a stable financial position. We are very proud of our school. Our children are very well-behaved and highly motivated. Wage £14,144 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Teaching assistant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday. Term Time Only - 34 hours per week. Times to be confirmed. 34 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 2 years 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 guidance of teachers and teaching assistants, the apprentice will be involved in working with children to support the education, personal, social and emotional development of pupils. Establish positive relationships to assist in structured learning activities and free play. Duties may include, supporting learning activities, assisting in the development of skills that support pupils' learning and supporting children with additional needs. The apprentice will assist in pupil supervision and pupil progress and development. Where you'll work Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue Haslingden Rossendale BB4 4BJ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP 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 You will join a good school where training and professional development is highly valued. Staff wellbeing is a priority and we have a team of mental health first aiders. You will be supported to gain your Level 3 qualification which is the stepping stone for a future career. This experience will make you stand out from the rest. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade Level 4 - predicted or gained) Maths (grade Level 4 - predicted or gained) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Team working Non judgemental About this employer ”We pride ourselves in all aspects of the school including: our raising of academic standards; our inclusive ethos; our nurturing of talent; providing opportunities for all pupils to learn a musical instrument; having fantastic resources for school sport and a dedicated team of sport teachers; and finally - but not least, a school full of amazing children and staff who make my job a privilege.” Mr Ellis - Headteacher http://www.haslingdenprimary.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support will be given. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023495.