Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Location: Consett, DH8 7SN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,392.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000034738
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 Weeks Per Year).
Brief Description
In this role, you will support teaching and learning in the classroom while completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support pupils effectively and contribute to raising achievement within a supportive school environment.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, combining practical, on‑the‑job experience with structured off‑the‑job training. The programme develops knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support teaching and learning effectively in a school setting.
Training will cover:
- Supporting pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing
- Understanding child development, safeguarding and inclusion
- Assisting with curriculum delivery, literacy and numeracy support
- Behaviour management and promoting positive learning environments
- Professional practice, communication and teamwork
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship may lead to progression into a permanent Teaching Assistant role within a school, subject to vacancies.
Further development opportunities may include:
- Progression to higher-level roles such as Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Specialist roles supporting SEND or specific curriculum areas
- Further study, including Level 4/5 education qualifications or teacher training pathways
Vacancy Detail
1. Training and Development
- Undertake and successfully complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship within agreed timescales.
- Attend all training sessions, workshops, and college/provider requirements (on-site and off-site) in line with apprenticeship requirements.
- Engage in regular reviews with the training provider and mentor.
- Actively seek feedback and demonstrate continuous professional development.
- Apply learning from training directly into classroom practice.
2. Support for Pupils
- Provide learning support to individuals and small groups under the direction of the teacher.
- Help pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in learning activities.
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils are supported appropriately.
- Encourage independence and resilience in learning.
- Support the supervision of pupils during activities, breaktimes or transitions where required.
3. Support for Teaching and Learning
- Assist the teacher in the preparation and delivery of learning activities.
- Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Help prepare, adapt, and maintain teaching resources.
- Listen to pupils read and support literacy and numeracy development.
- Contribute to observations of pupil progress under supervision and provide feedback to teachers.
- Contribute to creating a positive classroom environment.
Other Information
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.