Summary
Outcomes first group are looking for a new teaching assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Teaching assistant (level 3) Apprenticeship.
Wage
£21,051.20 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (TBC)
40 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 16 April 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
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain a deep understanding of teaching support through:
* Assisting with the delivery and implementation of learning activities
* Evaluating lesson plans and suggesting improvements
* Leading small group and one-on-one activities independently
* Collaborating with teachers to deliver learning objectives - Adapting to meet individual learner needs in a dynamic classroom environment
What skills are we looking for?
* Patience and empathy when supporting pupils with diverse needs
* Resilience to remain positive and motivated in a challenging environment
* Flexibility to adapt to different tasks, pupils, and classroom situations
* Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff and pupils
* Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced school setting
Where you'll work
Hereford roadLudlow, SY8 4AD
SY8 4AD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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
* Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations
* Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact
* This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study
* This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible!
* On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to Detail
* Organisational Skills
* Communication Skills
Other requirements
If a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early. The start date is dependent on the time it takes for background checks to be completed.