Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: Enhance Academy Trust
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Location: Pontefract, WF7 6BQ
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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-2000043232
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday (Term time only). Hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Featherstone All Saints C of E Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our warm and inclusive school community. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for someone to take the first step into a rewarding career in education, especially supporting children with additional needs.
Training to be Provided
- Teaching Assistant Level 3
- Your training will be provided in the workplace with monthly support from your vocational coach, who will either visit you on site to observe your practice and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, or meet you via teams' link for teaching and discussion
- The programme of learning is a blend of theory and hands on practical experiences with access to an e portfolio and online Learning Hub with a wealth of resources
Future Prospects
- This position is temporary in the first instance. Achievement of the teaching assistant apprenticeship may offer opportunities to take up a range of positions in education including one to one roles supporting children with additional needs
- You may progress to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship following a SEND pathway
Vacancy Detail
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Working one-to-one and in small groups with pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Assisting with the preparation and organisation of learning materials and resources
- Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting our school’s Christian values
- Supporting children at playtimes and lunchtimes, encouraging active and inclusive play
- Contributing to record-keeping and tracking progress, under supervision
- Ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning and feel safe and supported
- Working primarily within Key Stage 2 although this may vary depending on the needs of the school
Other Information
Applicants will need to pass a DBS check Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events It is desirable but not essential to have GCSE maths and English Grades 4/C or above or equivalent. Most importantly the successful candidate will have:
- A calm, caring, sensitive nature with a good sense of humour
- Previous experience working with children within a school environment
- The ability to communicate well, with good interpersonal and organisational skills
- A professional manner at all times
- Willing to contribute ideas and share good practice
- Committed, enthusiastic, professional and able to work as part of a team
- Have a commitment to continuing professional development
- Support the Christian Ethos, vision and values of the school