Summary
Work with class/nursery teachers to raise the learning and attainment of children. Promote child independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
Wage
£11,287.25 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 8:35 AM – 15:20 PM (including a 1 hour unpaid break) Term Time only
28 hours 45 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 23 March 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
Teaching & Learning:
* Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all children including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
* Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities.
* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
* Organise and manage teaching/nursery space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
* Observe child performance and pass observations on to the class teacher.
Planning:
* Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of child performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role.
* Read and understand lesson/nursery plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
* Prepare the classroom/nursery for lessons.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) where appropriate.
Personal Care:
Ensure all children are supported to access the curriculum and school life fully and safely.
Health and Safety:
* Promote the safety and wellbeing of children, and help to safeguard child wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
* Understand your responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and child protection and how to highlight an issue / concern.
Proffessional Development:
* Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
* Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
Where you'll work
Puriton Primary School, Rowlands Rise
Puriton
Bridgwater
TA7 8BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
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
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable 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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
* Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check
* Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport