Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Level 3

The Governors of this well-respected Church of England primary school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

What you'll do

• A typical day for the apprentice will involve working as part of a small, supportive team alongside an experienced member of staff to provide learning opportunities for pupils with complex needs
• The day will follow established routines, including preparing resources, supporting pupils to settle, assisting with individual and small-group learning, and encouraging communication, independence and positive social interaction
• The apprentice will initially observe and work alongside experienced staff before gradually taking responsibility for parts of activities
• They will also have regular opportunities to work within the wider mainstream classroom, supporting pupils during lessons and developing their understanding of the wider TA role
• Time will be provided each day for guidance, reflection and feedback, helping the apprentice to build confidence, develop practical skills and progressively work more independently

Training

• The apprentice would receive a combination of on-the-job training, support from experienced staff and formal apprenticeship learning
• Training would typically include safeguarding and child protection, first aid, health and safety, behaviour support, communication strategies, supporting pupils with SEND and complex needs, promoting independence, equality and inclusion, and understanding how to adapt learning activities
• They would also receive practical training in school routines, working effectively with teachers and TAs, and supporting pupils within both specialist and mainstream classroom settings
• Regular supervision, feedback and mentoring from an experienced member of staff would help the apprentice develop their confidence and gradually take on more responsibility

After the apprenticeship

• The apprentice can expect to have developed the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work effectively as a Teaching Assistant within a mainstream school
• They will have experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including complex needs, both individually and as part of a small team, as well as working within the wider classroom
• They will understand how to promote inclusion, independence and positive learning experiences, use appropriate support strategies and work effectively alongside teachers and other professionals
• They will also have developed their communication, teamwork and organisational skills, providing a strong foundation for continuing their career in education and supporting children and young people

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade GCSE grade 4 or above)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade GCSE grade 4 or above)

About the employer

Welcome to St. Anne's Copp Church of England Primary School, Great Eccleston.

In building solid foundations for every unique individual and putting God's love at the centre of all we do, our children learn to embrace our diverse world. We encourage our children to learn universally in order to understand our heritage and roots as a village, town, region and nation.

Through strong community links, our children grow in compassion and understanding, promote justice and possess aspirations to make a positive difference. We offer an ambitious curriculum that ignites curiosity along with high personal expectations that fosters resilience and which enables them to flourish. Our children are easily distinguished by the courage they show when making brave choices and understand the importance of becoming the very best versions of themselves.

Our statement of intent demonstrates the core values we focus upon in our school. In addition to our Gospel values, children are encouraged to be the very best versions of themselves. To achieve this, we ensure our pupils have a broad and balanced curriculum, built from solid starting points in pre-school and Early Years. This approach enables us to find the inner artist, historian, writer or athlete within our children. We foster curiosity in our approach to learning and ensure our pupils are passionate about the world around them. We understand children have different interests, skills, talents and we make it our mission to find out what this may be.

Our village school is at the heart of our community. We work closely with lots of different people who really understand our school and pupils. Every decision we make is child-focused, so that our school is constantly evolving to fit the needs of our children and families. We are very proud of our happy, thoughtful, confident pupils, who are excellent ambassadors for the love and caring which stems from our Christian Vision. We enjoy a happy, small-school ethos where everyone is valued and nurtured as an individual and where we encourage our children to develop a range of Christian values, to help them be better equipped to respect and value others around them. We strive for finding out what each child excels at or enjoys and aim to build on this throughout their journey with us.

We have a dedicated team of staff and governors, who work hard to reach high standards in everything we do; this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, our PTFA, the local and wider community, and the Diocese. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and very much value our families as active partners in their child's education.

We do not hold formal open days as we believe that we would like you to see our school on a 'normal' day. You are more than welcome to make an appointment to see our wonderful school by calling the school office on 01995 670969.

Andrea Loughran

Headteacher

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 32.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday

Shifts to be confirmed

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £25,949 a year