Summary
In this role, you will support teaching and learning in the classroom while completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support pupils effectively and contribute to raising achievement within a supportive school environment.
Wage
£15,392 a year
Apprentice Rate of Pay (£13,653.44 per annum) Full time equivalent salary £15392 at £8 per hour.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 Weeks Per Year).
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 6 July 2026
Duration
1 year 6 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
1. Training and Development
* Undertake and successfully complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship within agreed timescales.
* Attend all training sessions, workshops, and college/provider requirements (on-site and off-site) in line with apprenticeship requirements.
* Engage in regular reviews with the training provider and mentor.
* Actively seek feedback and demonstrate continuous professional development.
* Apply learning from training directly into classroom practice.
2. Support for Pupils
* Provide learning support to individuals and small groups under the direction of the teacher.
* Help pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in learning activities.
* Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
* Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils are supported appropriately.
* Encourage independence and resilience in learning.
* Support the supervision of pupils during activities, breaktimes or transitions where required.
3. Support for Teaching and Learning
* Assist the teacher in the preparation and delivery of learning activities.
* Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
* Help prepare, adapt, and maintain teaching resources.
* Listen to pupils read and support literacy and numeracy development.
* Contribute to observations of pupil progress under supervision and provide feedback to teachers.
* Contribute to creating a positive classroom environment.
Where you'll work
Brooms St Ives Road
Leadgate
Consett
DH8 7SN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS TRAINING 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
The apprentice will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, combining practical, on‑the‑job experience with structured off‑the‑job training. The programme develops knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support teaching and learning effectively in a school setting.
Training will cover:
* Supporting pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing
* Understanding child development, safeguarding and inclusion
* Assisting with curriculum delivery, literacy and numeracy support
* Behaviour management and promoting positive learning environments
* Professional practice, communication and teamwork
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.