Send Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Assist in supporting individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the class teacher, deliver targeted class support and interventions, and participate in relevant TA meetings and training sessions.

What you'll do

• Support learning for individual pupils and small groups under the guidance of the classroom teacher and Inclusion team
• Assist with implementing lesson plans and facilitating more ambitious learning activities
• Deliver class support and targeted interventions
• Undertake agreed activities and strategies for individual pupils and small groups
• Collaborate with the teacher on individual and group programmes of work, aligning with pupil targets and devising strategies to meet them
• Assist in liaising with other professionals, maintaining confidentiality
• Contribute to pupil observation, record keeping, and assessment.
• Monitor, record, and analyse pupil data (e.g., worksheets) at the teacher's request
• Organise and collate pupil reports as required
• Attend TA/staff meetings, planning sessions, and training where applicable
• Support school events and special occasions in the school's annual calendar (if applicable)
• Assist with classroom administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying).
• Support pupils on educational trips (if applicable) and provide First Aid and/or playground supervision during lunch or breaks (if required)

Training

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Duration of course: 16 months
• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside placement at school

After the apprenticeship

• Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4)

About the employer

Rivermead Primary School has been at the heart of the Woodley community for 80 years. Our school offers a caring, warm and stimulating environment which enables children to be supported, grow and thrive. It is our role to provide each child with a range of opportunities and to find the ‘magic' key that will unlock their full potential, whether it is academic, the arts or sport.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 4 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Friday 8:40am- 3:00pm (Term time only) 30 hours per week
• Start date: 1 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year