Summary
Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment! You’ll receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and a nationally recognized qualification. If you're passionate about education and eager to build your skills, this is your perfect opportunity! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding future.
Wage
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
35 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Term Time only + 5 TED days.
35 hours a week
Start date
Saturday 28 February 2026
Duration
1 year 3 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 individual and group learning in the classroom and under the guidance and instruction of the teacher
* Assist in preparing resources to aid student learning, under the guidance of colleagues
* Assist departments in delivering enrichment/extra-curricular activities
* Work with colleagues to facilitate and promote the use of the school library, including the issue and return of books and resources and oversee the printing/copying facilities
In addition to those duties and responsibilities outlined above, the contributions of each member of staff to the work of the school will include the following:
* To play a positive role in the life of the school community
* To maintain a high standard of discipline, appearance, punctuality and commitment in all students
* To promote parental and community involvement in the life and work of the school
* In all contacts, the post holder will be required to present a good image of the school as well as maintain constructive relationships
Bordesley MAT is committed to the safeguarding of young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.
Where you'll work
Cookridge Close
Redditch
B97 6HF
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)
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
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
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
* Organisation skills