Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St Luke's Halsall CE Primary School

Sefton Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 position at St. Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School. The role focuses on supporting children's learning while gaining valuable experience and qualifications through a structured apprenticeship programme, fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience in supervising children and supporting their learning.
• Ability to manage behavior and provide specialized support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of children under the direction of teaching staff.
• Support individual learning needs and assist with classroom management.
• Provide specialist Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) support.

Skills

Motivation

Dedication

Classroom management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St Luke's Halsall CE Primary School

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 07/07/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: CR/25/317173

Job title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Qualification - Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Hours - 32.5 hours Term Time Only

Fixed term - 21 months

Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

St. Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated and dedicated person to undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching staff and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils. Assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) support as required.

The post will be based at St. Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School, Cooks Road, Crosby, L23 2TB.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date: Monday 7th July 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 16th July 2025

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.