Level 3
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST · Leek
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- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 2 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST directly.
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What you would do
A vacancy has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Churnet View Middle School, with immediate effect. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and highly supportive team. We have a strong commitment to raising levels of attainment through a creative approach to the curriculum.
Day to day
Working as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils. During Lessons, you will work together with the class teacher to support pupils with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour.
Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all pupils to progress, achieve and overcome any barriers to learning. You will support in all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and ICT within the classroom. You will also accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and other out of school activities.
You will also act as a role model for pupils and be appositive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. So, it’s important that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do. It will also be important to promote the ethos of the school at every opportunity.
Tasks will include:-
- Working alongside classroom teacher and supporting to deliver lessons
- Supporting individual pupils with their earning needs
- Full participation in all staff training and classroom activities
What you would study
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Working week
37 hours per week, term time only, plus 6 INSET days. Start and finish times to be agreed, but usually 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade C/5 (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade C/5 (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Previous apprentices have been offered permanent Teaching Assistant roles and others have progressed further on to Inclusion roles or teaching qualifications.
Offers of employment on completion of the apprenticeship are not guaranteed, but could be available for those apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to all areas of school life.
Where
Leek, West Midlands (ST13).
About THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
At Churnet View Middle School, part of The Talentum Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on collaboration and continuous improvement. Our trust schools work closely together, sharing expertise and innovative practices to deliver high-quality, inclusive education that prepares pupils for a successful future. Join us and become part of a supportive team passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people
Benefits
- Automatic entry to the LGPS pension scheme
- Free on-site fitness suite available at the start or end of the school day
- Free tea and coffee at break and lunchtimes
- Onsite catering and free parking available
Reference 2000058520.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 2 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST directly.
Know someone this would suit?