Apprentice Standard Level 3 in Teaching Assistant

As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self‑esteem, and social inclusion. Provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

What You’ll Do

Personal and professional conduct:

• Maintain proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school as a professional member of staff.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
• Safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance and school policies.
• Uphold values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
• Commit to improve personal practice through self‑evaluation and awareness.

Knowledge and understanding:

• Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer.
• Demonstrate expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils and adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Ensure knowledge and understanding are relevant and up‑to‑date by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing professional development.
• Possess subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.
• Understand classroom and whole‑school responsibilities, recognising that duties may extend beyond direct support.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and the SEN Code of Practice 2014; report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Teaching and learning:

• Adopt relevant strategies to support the teacher’s work and increase achievement for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with school policy and procedures.
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support learning.
• Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources.

Training Outcome

Apprentices who are successful will be considered for vacancies across the Trust. The Trust offers career development, permanent employment and extensive scope for growth within the organisation.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

Essential:

• GCSE English Level 2
• GCSE Maths Level 2

Desired:

• GCSE ICT Level 2

Course Information

• Course: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
• Level: 3
• Route: Education and Early Years
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

• Working Week: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)
• Monday to Friday 8:45am to 3:25pm (school term time plus 1 week)
• Additional hours to include study time.
• Expected Duration: 1 year 9 months
• Training Provider: The College of West Anglia

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