Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the initiative, energy, and heart to support our mission of providing inclusive education? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community, supporting a child on their learning journey and working across the school.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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You will be paid £7.55 per hour in the first year of your apprenticeship, rising to £10.00 per hour (dependant on age) thereafter. A well-stocked snack box to keep you fuelled throughout the busy day

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 08:40am - 3:10pm each day.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Implement individual targets to help children progress in their learning
Support children to reach their full potential, both academically and socially
Build positive relationships with children to enhance their confidence and engagement
Assist in our Forest School, encouraging outdoor learning, teamwork, and exploration
Provide classroom support, working alongside teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment
Help with small-group and one-to-one interventions to support children’s needs
Develop their own skills through hands-on experience and professional training
Contribute to the wider school community, supporting events and activities

Where you’ll work

Elmley Castle C of E First School
Main Street
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 3HS

Training

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

College or training organisation

RIVERSIDE TRAINING LIMITED

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
You will be supported in the workplace and attend online workshops during the working day with the training provider
You will have observations of your practice within the workplace and complete written work as part of the training
The school will also provide in-house training and professional development opportunities

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Mathematics (grade 9-4)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Imaginative and positive
Commitment to learning

Other requirements

Part of the role will involve supporting the Forest School activities, so some outdoor working is required. Interviews will take place the morning of Monday 19th May at the school.

About this company

Elmley Castle C of E First School is a vibrant, exciting, and nurturing faith-based first school, located between Pershore and Evesham at the foot of Bredon Hill. We offer a dynamic learning environment for children from Preschool to Year 5, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works together to create a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where every child can shine and experience the magic of learning. We are committed to providing each child with a strong foundation for their academic and social growth, helping them become confident, successful, resilient and happy individuals.

https://www.elmleycastleschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Delightful children who are engaged in learning. Happy, inclusive workplace where you’ll feel valued and part of a team. Opportunity to use your passion in an area of the curriculum.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunity to gain a permanent position and further development within the school.

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