Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Parkway Primary School is looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join the school and make a difference to their pupils. You will be required to contribute to and support the aims and ethos of the school. On a daily basis, you will prepare classrooms and clear afterwards, assist with the display of work and provide admin support.

What you'll do

• To complete tasks set by the apprenticeship tutor on time in order to complete qualification
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid (with basic training) and welfare matters
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a small group, under the direction of a teacher
• Liaise with parents and carers, under the direction of a teacher
• Attend Parents' Evening and special events organised in the evening which are outside school hours

Training

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience
• You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff

After the apprenticeship

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant or continued employment with the school

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, MATHS (grade 4)

About the employer

We are very proud of our successful school which continues to be judged as a good school by OFSTED. Our school is a one form entry primary which means we have up to 30 children in each class. However, we are very fortunate to have two specialist provisions for both children with moderate and server learning difficulties. This has resulted in all our children being well educated whatever their starting point.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 32.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, between 8.30am to 3.30pm. 39 weeks a year.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £13,605 a year