Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust; Prestolee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice to support pupils' learning, especially those with Special Educational Needs. Responsibilities include fostering positive relationships with students, assisting in classroom activities, and maintaining high professional standards. The role offers a salary of £11,778 in the first year, with potential increases and a qualification upon completion.

Qualifications

• Strong ambition to work in education as a Teaching Assistant.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Establish good relationships with pupils and promote inclusion.
• Assist with the delivery of intervention programmes and record progress.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non‑judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

Job description

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice to join the team at Stoneclough, Radcliffe. The ideal candidate would need to have a strong ambition to work in education in the responsible role of Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs, to access the curriculum in line with appropriate lesson plan/teacher direction
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Promote self esteem and independence
• Respond to pupils minor medical problems
• Deal with the personal care and comfort of pupils as required
• Undertake delivery of intervention programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress, and feeding back to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Provide minimal clerical/administration support e.g. photocopying
• Assist with the display of children's work
• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards
• Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy and ensure reports are made in agreed school format
• Gather/report basic information from/to parents/carers as directed
• To escort pupils as necessary and assist in movement around the school
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Supervise children outside of lessons e.g. at play time and lunch time

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to access the curriculum in line with appropriate lesson plan/teacher direction
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed
• Assist pupils in the use of appropriate resources in accordance with the lesson plan, 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

Professional Commitments

• Be able to demonstrate commitment to a place of work
• Maintain professional standards at all times, both inside and outside the workplace
• Improve one's own practice through training, self‑evaluation, and performance management
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English
• GCSE in: English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
• GCSE in: Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

Additional Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 and may be offered a full‑time position as a teacher within the Multi Academy Trust.

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices apply.

Apprenticeship Details

Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3). Hours: Monday to Friday – 6 hours a day (10:30am – 5pm with 30 minutes lunch). 10:30am – 3pm in school, 3pm – 5pm in after‑school club (Term Time). 30 hours a week. Start date: Monday 19 January 2026. Duration: 1 year 6 months.