Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Working at Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis. A fantastic opportunity to get into Education under the direction of teaching staff you will assist with the care of individual or groups of pupils, to support their learning and development and ensure their safety.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday term time only. 8.30am - 3.45pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Support for pupils:

To attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s needs and, wherever possible, make these part of the learning experience (this may include toileting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary)
Under agreed school procedures, to give first aid/medicine where necessary; assist with programmes of special care under the direction of the appropriate specialist
To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved
Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Head Teacher
To assist with preparation for school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, as directed by the teacher

Support for Teachers:

To assist in the efficient preparation, maintenance and use of classroom teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio/visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient use of school resources (this may include photocopying, arranging displays of work etc.)
To assist teachers with educational activities in the classroom to support pupils’ learning and development
To work with individuals and groups to support expectations of acceptable personal and social behaviour and on basic tasks to help to make these part of the learning experience
To assist with record-keeping on pupils as required, including information on 1 pupil progress
To assist the class teacher in delivering IEPs as necessary.

Support for the School:

To work effectively with colleagues as part of a team; at all times working within the school’s policies and procedures
To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other support staff where necessary and as directed the Head Teacher / Manager
To attend staff meeting, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Head Teacher / Manager

Where you’ll work

Grove Road
Houghton Regis
Dunstable
LU5 5PE

Training

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

College or training organisation

KIDZ ZONE CLUB 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:

Training will take place at the workplace; you will have a 2 hour tutorial every 2 weeks; these will be a mixture of online and face to face

More training information

The training is delivered by Future Training education and childcare industry specialists
The course involves a variety of learning methods including presentations, assignments, and digital tasks

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C OR 4)
Maths (grade C OR 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Kidz Zone Club work with a range of schools to support with educational and childcare provision

After this apprenticeship

Qualified teaching assistant within the school; opportunities to progress further within education HLTA - teaching

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIDZ ZONE CLUB LTD

scott mccafferty

scott@thefuturegames.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317102.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents