Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, who is eager to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday (Hours to be confirmed)
33 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 December 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
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
* Classroom Support: Provide support to the lead teacher in classroom activities, including setting up materials, assisting with lesson delivery, and managing student behaviour to ensure a productive learning environment
* Individualised Assistance: Work closely with students on a one-on-one or small group basis, providing additional support and guidance in understanding subject matter, reinforcing concepts, and addressing learning challenges
* Classroom Management: Assist in maintaining discipline and order in the classroom, reinforcing established rules and procedures, and helping to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment
* Learning Resources: Help in organising and preparing learning resources, such as textbooks, visual aids, and supplementary materials, to enhance teaching effectiveness
* Assessment Support: Assist in administering and grading assignments, quizzes, and tests, as well as recording and tracking student progress and performance
* Special Needs Support: Collaborate with the teacher and other support staff to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring their inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
* Technology Integration: Support the integration of technology into the teaching and learning process, assisting students with the use of computers and educational software
* Parent Communication: Maintain effective communication with parents, conveying student progress, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive home-school partnership
* Professional Development: Actively participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance teaching skills and pedagogical knowledge
* Child Safeguarding: Adhere to the school's child safeguarding policies and ensure the safety and well
Where you'll work
Wood Lane High School
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0TN
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 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
* Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
* If required, you may also complete Functional Skills training as part of your apprenticeship
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
* GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
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
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.