Summary
Oulton Broad Primary School are looking for an aspiring teaching assistant to join their team.Your role will include working in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Wage will increase to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if aged 19+
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - Term time only 08:30 - 15:30. 30 hours per week total.
30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 13 April 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
* Work with individual/groups of children
* Follow instructions from Teachers/Deputy Manager
* Support personal & social needs of pupils
* Prepare classroom as directed for lessons & clear afterwards
* Assist with the displays of pupil’s work
* Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour
* Provide clerical/admin support such as photocopying/filing/typing etc.
* Support pupils to understand instructions
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Ensuring any safeguarding concerns are recorded on the online portal and any serious concerns raised, sharing the commitment of the whole school in supporting the safety and welfare of the children
* The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment
Where you'll work
Christmas Lane
Oulton Broad
Lowestoft
NR32 3JX
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 standard
* 20% off the job training
* Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.