Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Summary

Train as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils in the classroom while gaining hands-on experience and working towards a recognised qualification. Ideal for someone caring, reliable and passionate about helping children learn, develop and reach their potential.

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our organisation as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This role is an integral part of the school’s classroom support team, working closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing.

The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work alongside class teachers and experienced support staff to help deliver engaging learning activities and provide additional support to pupils, both individually and in small groups. This role combines practical, hands-on experience in the classroom with structured apprenticeship training, enabling the successful candidate to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for a future career in education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resources
• Promoting positive behaviour, and helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

The role may also involve supporting pupils with additional needs, encouraging independence, and assisting with pastoral or lunchtime supervision where required.

On a day-to-day basis, the apprentice will report to the class teacher and work closely with other teaching assistants, the SENCo and pastoral staff. Full support, mentoring and training will be provided throughout the apprenticeship, along with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant Apprentice:

• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities across the curriculum
• Work with pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
• Support pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop independence
• Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing in line with school policies
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources and displays
• Observe and record pupil progress, sharing feedback with the class teacher where appropriate
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, lunchtimes or other supervised activities as required
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, teachers, SENCo and pastoral staff
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection procedures
• Engage fully with apprenticeship training, mentoring and professional development opportunities

Where you'll work

Towncourt Lane
Petts Wood
Orpington
BR5 1EL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.
• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.

Training schedule

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

The apprentice will complete training in the workplace, supported by regular sessions with The Educationwise Academy Ltd.

Training will take place alongside practical classroom experience across school settings in South London. The apprentice will receive workplace mentoring, tutor support and regular progress reviews throughout the apprenticeship.

More training information

Training will be delivered by The Educationwise Academy Ltd and will combine practical workplace experience with structured apprenticeship training, regular reviews and ongoing tutor support throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Due to Ofsted regulations, Candidates must be aged 18+. The successful applicant must be willing to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check.

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people, particularly those with additional needs
• Basic ICT skills and confidence using digital systems
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, staff and parents
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development