Teaching Assistant apprentice

Summary

Becoming a teaching assistant has never been more valuable. With all primary-aged children required to have access to wraparound care by September 2026, this vital provision has been thrust into the spotlight and put teaching assistants in high demand. You’ll be a valuable part of their day, making sure they get the most out of these sessions.

Annual wage: £11,700 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Split of 6 hours coursework/masterclasses and 24 hours of delivery in schools. Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 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

Are you a passionate and dedicated aspiring childcare professional looking to make a difference? Premier Education is hiring an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality childcare before and after school. Our Ofsted registered wraparound centres offer a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children aged 4-11.
As the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education partners with over 2,500 schools nationwide. We offer flexible roles, competitive pay, and the opportunity to positively impact children’s lives through enriching activities.

Roles and Responsiblities:

Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers
Set up play spaces, including moving furniture and play equipment.
Provide refreshments, ensuring hygiene and health and safety standards.
Administer first aid when necessary.
Ensure reliable timekeeping and confidently handle parent inquiries.
Direct staff to provide a stimulating and safe environment for all attending children.
Collaborate effectively with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
Maintain high standards in wraparound care that align with the school’s ethos.
Manage weekly activities, menus, and communications with parents and school.
Conduct regular equipment stock takes to maintain standards.
Order ingredients for daily ‘healthy snacks’ for children.
Responsively handle parent communications via email and phone.
Ensure prompt reporting and logging of all first aid incidents on site.
Maintain accurate daily registers on site.
Play a crucial role in leading OFSTED inspections

Where you’ll work

Fordham All Saints Primary School, Mill Rd, Colchester

CO6 3NN

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

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Your apprenticeship training will take place at one of our selected schools, complemented by online sessions with your tutor at Educationwise

More training information

Training provider: Educationwise

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

any setting aged 4 to 11. (grade Children aged 4 to 11.)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Childcare (grade Level 2)
Food Hygiene (grade Certificate)

Other in:

Disclosure and Barring Service (grade willingness to obtain one.)
Paediatric First Aid (grade First Aid)
safeguarding and child protection. (grade Certificate Training)

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
Attention to detail
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

ESSENTIAL: - Experience working with children aged 4 to 11. - Understanding of children's varied needs and family dynamics. - Knowledge of quality play care principles and equal opportunities. - Ability to provide and facilitate safe, creative play. - Strong communication and teamwork skills DESIRABLE: - Level 2 qualification in Childcare. - Experience in a play-based setting. - IT skills for play and club administration. - Ability to work independently. - Training in safeguarding and child protection. - Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate. - Food Hygiene Certificate. - Current Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one.

About this company

We are the UK’s leading provider of sport, physical activity and childcare to primary age children and have expert understanding of primary school needs. We operate as an extension of school staff resources, providing invaluable support, and are an approved, trusted resource for the PE and sport premium. We pride ourselves on having coaches who are not just professionals, but passionate advocates for the development of school sport and exercise.

https://www.premier-education.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you will become a fully certified Playworker with opportunities for further development

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