Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

  • Company: Summerhill Primary
  • Location: Bristol, BS5 7JU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,435.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000048695
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 05/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday with a day release to college. Exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.

Brief Description

Support children individually and in small groups including pupils with EHCPs. Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions, monitor progress, assess learning using a range of strategies, and communicate effectively. Undertake training and provide classroom support for pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEN.

Training to be Provided


  • Teaching Assistant Level 3

  • The apprentice will attend the FIlton Campus of SGS College for their learning which will be on a weekly basis, term time only

Future Prospects

After a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you can typically progress through these stages:


Senior Support:



  • Become a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead classes or a Senior TA to manage staff


Specialisation:



  • Move into SEN support, Pastoral care, or Learning Mentor roles


Teacher Training:



  • Use your experience to enter a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship or a PGCE route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


Completion of the apprenticeship program does not automatically lead to continued employment.

Vacancy Detail


  • Support pupils individually, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis

  • Work with pupils who have EHCPs and additional SEN needs

  • Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions

  • Monitor and assess pupil progress using a range of strategies

  • Communicate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals

  • Undertake relevant training to support intervention delivery

  • Provide classroom support to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities

  • Help pupils achieve their full potential and engage positively in learning

Other Information

You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role.

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