Summary
Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship which will be based at one of our 6 primary schools or our secondary school. It’s an exciting time to join us on our journey to raise standards of education in the communities we serve. There are a number of roles for this opportunity.
Wage
£14,526.20 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 to Friday, term time only, 32.5 hours on the job.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
10
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
To challenge educational and social disadvantage by supporting the class teacher in order to achieve the highest
possible standards and prepare all our pupils to lead successful lives
* Support the class teacher to plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability
of the pupils so as to facilitate progression in pupils’ learning.
* Support the learning of pupils in lessons as directed by the class teacher, including small group teaching and full class cover.
* Work with students with additional needs on a 1:1 basis by preparing resources and planning bespoke
activities
* Facilitate the exceptional progress and well-being of any individual or group of pupils; provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters.
* Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school.
* Use formative assessment to adapt teaching and the work of pupils to make sure that learning is proceeding in the right direction and to support that learning.
* Communicate effectively with the class teacher/s and SENCO to share pupils' learning.
* Support pupils during playtime and lunchtime in the playground.
* Contribute towards and maintain high quality displays and an engaging learning environment.
* Support with management of learning resources, including auditing, replenishing and reordering.
* Participate in the school coaching process.
* Support pupils throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
* Provide first aid and support pupils with medical needs, including maintenance of relevant records and
first aid boxes.
* Provide intimate care (including toileting, as required) in accordance with school policies and procedures.
* Engage fully in the school appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the school’s goals and improvement plan.
* Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the school calendar.
* Consistently implement all school policies.
* Contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
* Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher.
Where you'll work
Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Brigshaw Lane
Castleford
WF10 2HR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE EDUCATION AND SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Your 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.
Your training plan
* The training will take place at one of our schools, working directly in the classroom.
* There will be off the job time allocated to allow you to complete coursework.
More training information
The training will take place with The Education and Skills Partnership
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience