Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are seeking to recruit three Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistants who are highly motivated, dedicated and passionate about education, to join our successful and supportive team, here at Cherry Willingham Primary Academy. Self-confidence and enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

The Academy Day is between 8.00am and 6.00pm. A flexible approach to working is expected as some tasks may be required to be carried out in the evenings and during holiday periods. 39 working weeks.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

To assist with developing an understanding of learning needs of students and the use of this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
To take into account students learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
To participate in the preparation of the classroom as required
To reinforce specific targets to address individual learning needs within the classroom setting
To provide useful learning strategies in order to develop a range of literacy and numeracy skills
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
Assisting with the monitoring student’s responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers as required
Assisting to encourage students to act independently as appropriate
Assisting students to interact with others, engage in activities which are led by the teacher
Support the teacher in managing student behavior, reporting as and when appropriate
To help undertake student record keeping as directed by the teacher
Accompany teaching staff and students, as appropriate, on visits, trips
Participate in training and other learning activities as and when required
To assist in supporting those with special needs and be flexible in your approach to accommodate those specific needs as outlined within the student profile information and EHC plan

To assist in promoting development and learning (physical, emotional, educational, social), to assist in fostering growth, self-esteem and independence and assisting in observing and recording development:

To be available for the supervision and monitoring of students at specific duties including; break, lunchtime duties and before and after school duties
To assist in carrying out reasonable daily personal care and hygiene duties
To act in accordance with Federation policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management

Where you’ll work

Laburnum Drive
Cherry Willingham
Lincoln
LN3 4AS

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

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

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

More training information

To train for Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard and work with the Priory Apprenticeships to support coursework assignments and observations, ensuring that all deadlines are met
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Teaching Assistant workshops located in Lincoln, typically held once a month

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training can be found on the below link:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Number skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

The Cherry Willingham Priory Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

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

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant and will be able to apply for roles requiring this qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

Morgan Xavier

mxavier@prioryacademies.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306945.

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Closes in 2 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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