Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Benjamin Adlard Primary School
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Company: Benjamin Adlard Primary School
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Location: Gainsborough, DN21 1DB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000037417
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Application Deadline Date: 01/08/2026
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Start Date: 02/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm. Term time only.
Brief Description
The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with Best Practice Network is designed for those who want to start or develop a career supporting children in schools. The programme combines paid work in a school with structured training, allowing apprentices to gain real classroom experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll receive support from your school and tutor, helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a future career in education.
Future Prospects
This Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship offers excellent progression opportunities, including roles such as Senior Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or specialist SEN support. It can also provide a pathway into further study and teacher training for candidates wishing to become qualified teachers in the future.
Vacancy Detail
- Support pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups
- Help children with their learning, including reading, writing, and maths activities
- Assist pupils with additional needs, following guidance from the teacher or SEN team
- Prepare classroom resources and help set up learning activities
- Support behaviour and encourage positive learning attitudes
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Supervise pupils during activities, break times, or school events when required
- Observe and learn from experienced staff to build confidence and skills
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and training as part of your role
- Work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils’ progress
Other Information
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must:
- Be fully committed to completing the apprenticeship programme
- Be willing and able to support children with additional needs in school
- Be prepared to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Be reliable, punctual, and able to work term time only
- Be happy to combine work with coursework and training requirements as part of the apprenticeship