Level 3 Teaching Apprenticeship at Westfield Primary School, Radstock
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Company MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
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Provider SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
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Location Radstock, BA3 3XX
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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-2000060468
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Application Deadline Date 06/11/2026
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Start Date 16/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 12.00pm / 12.30pm - 3.15pm (30 mins for lunch). Term-time only.
Brief Description
As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will be required to support children within the class to access their learning, adapting it or reframing it to support them. You will be trained to take small groups for additional learning, which may be phonics, reading, improving writing, number work or pre-teaching vocabulary.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if not previously attained at GCSE)
- Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
- End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation, Q&A session and Professional Discussion
Future Prospects
- Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for permanent employment at this school or another within the Trust
Vacancy Detail
A classroom Teaching Assistant supports the teacher to help children to achieve their potential:
The role will include:
- Supporting children with daily school routines
- Supporting children to access learning within the classroom
- Hearing children read
- Planning and leading some intervention groups (once ready to do so)
- Supporting children's emotional wellbeing
- Upholding the school's vision and values
- Working within the classroom/year group team
You will be able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English and will be able to support and reinforce learning. A solid qualification in maths and English is therefore essential.
Other Information
Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please also consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.