Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

Darlington; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Carr College in Darlington is offering a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You will work on site at the Pupil Referral Unit, spending the majority of your time in classrooms, while studying online and in person for the apprenticeship standard.

The programme leads to a nationally recognised qualification and may lead to full‑time opportunities. Applicants must be 19+, willing to undergo DBS checks, and commit to a 1 year 6 month apprenticeship with 32 hours per week and a starting

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training included.
• Must be aged 19+ and DBS checks.
• GCSE maths at grade 4+/C+ required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with pupils and support the class teacher.
• Raise pupil achievement by assisting with teaching and learning.
• Support individuals and groups to build independence and confidence.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour and inclusivity in the classroom.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Resilience

Education

GCSE maths (4+/C+)

Job description

Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Rise Carr College)

Darlington (DL3 0NS)

Closes in 4 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Start your education career at Rise Carr College as a Teaching Assistant, supporting students’ learning and personal growth in our inclusive environment. This hands‑on role includes Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training to help you build skills, knowledge, and confidence for a rewarding future.

Wage

£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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32 hours a week

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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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

This practical role includes training towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, helping you gain the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career supporting teaching and learning.

Your main duties would include, but are not restricted to:

• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and setting high expectations
• Raise pupil achievement by supporting the class teacher to develop outstanding practice
• Work with individual and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans, SEN Profiles and Care Plans
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
• To respect confidentiality at all times

Where you'll work

Pupil Referral Unit
Eldon Street
Darlington
DL3 0NS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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.

You will be completing theLevel 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship StandardwithDarlington Borough Council Learning & Skills. This programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support teaching and learning across a range of classroom settings.

Training is delivered through a blend of online learning and expert‑led sessions, covering key topics such as supporting pupil progress, safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive practice.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by experienced tutors with real‑world education experience. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in the classroom, working alongside qualified teachers while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

More training information

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Drop‑in training sessions will be take place weekly, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

GCSE in:

• maths (grade 4+/ C+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Resilience

Other requirements

The position would be subject to passing an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Due to the nature of the school, only applicants aged 19+ would be accepted.

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this employer

Welcome to Rise Carr College and thank you for taking time to read our website.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything that we do and we have an excellent reputation for working positively and purposefully with young people and their families to support them throughout their educational path. We fundamentally believe in the development of the whole child. Our aim is for all our students to lead successful, independent lives, both in the workplace and in their relationships with others, and to ensure that each child has the opportunity to be the best that they can be.

Our staff are fully committed to making a difference to every young person that attends Rise Carr. The college provides specialist support for all our students within a safe and secure environment. We encourage, nurture and celebrate individual success and there is a clear sense of purpose to develop the students’ academic potential. We achieve this through teaching, modelling and sharing how to be healthy, safe and show resilience, be resourceful and empathic.

All of our students are assessed on entry using a range of assessment methods, and a highly personalised education package is provided for them. Progress is carefully monitored and supported by a dedicated staff who work hard to make sure that every student is given every opportunity to be successful.

• Promote opportunities for all through a challenging and appropriate curriculum
• Respect and value each other and work cooperatively
• Prepare and support students for successful reintegration into mainstream school, post 16 education, training and employment or other appropriate pathways
• Identify and change aspects of behaviour to enable students to accept greater personal responsibility for their own actions
• Work with other agencies to fully support students in our care

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment and/ or further training.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Graham Curry

[e-mail]

07949845325

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC2000060638.