Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Primary Academy in Bristol is offering a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship (Level 3). You will work Monday to Friday, 30 hours a week, with a day release to college. The role includes delivering tailored activities, supporting learners of different abilities, and assisting with lesson planning and resources.

The apprenticeship lasts 1 year 6 months and involves regular college training. DBS checks are required before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting teachers with delivering lessons and activities.
• Ability to support pupils with varying abilities and needs.
• Willingness to undertake college-based training as part of the apprenticeship.
• DBS check clearance prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Support pupil engagement and on-task learning during lessons.
• Assist with planning lessons and providing feedback on progress.
• Support social and emotional development and manage behaviour.
• Carry out administrative duties including resources preparation.
• Support extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Coordinate specific areas of teaching support as experience grows.

Skills

Teaching support

Classroom assistance

Behavior support

Administrative tasks

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

The work involves supporting children individually, in groups or as a whole class in school. You will engage with students across a range of abilities and undertake duties that support the teacher, such as preparing lesson resources and spaces.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, with a day release to college. Exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
30 hours a week

Monday 05 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Generally, you'll need to:

• Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
• Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
• Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour
• Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one
• Guide and monitor pupil progress
• Help with the planning of some lessons
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress
• Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources
• Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset
• Create art displays of pupils' artwork
• Provide support outside your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips
• Help with extracurricular activities such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime duties
• Supervise other support staff
• Coordinate specific areas of teaching support, once you have the right level of experience

Where you’ll work

Evergreen Primary Academy
Waverley St, Easton, Bristol
BS5 0YR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role.

About this company

Evergreen Primary is an education setting and is part of a Trust called the Cabot Learning Trust

After this apprenticeship

After a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you can typically progress through these stages:

Senior Support:

• Become a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead classes or a Senior TA to manage staff

Teacher Training:

• Use your experience to enter a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship or a PGCE route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Completion of the apprenticeship programme does not automatically lead to continued employment.