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Apprentice Educational Support Assistant (Level 3)
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Kick-start your career in education with a Level 3 Educational Support Assistant apprenticeship
Based at Kirkburton Middle School or Scissett Middle School. Gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning and well-being while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
What you'll do at work
- Support pupils individually and in small groups to help them access learning.
- Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging learning activities.
- Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
- Support children with a range of learning and developmental needs.
- Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupil well-being.
- Supervise pupils during lessons and other school activities.
- Work towards achieving the Level 3 Educational Support Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaw Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ
- Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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.
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Training schedule
Training will be delivered online by the apprenticeship training provider.
- The apprentice will attend regular online training sessions and workshops.
- Off-the-job training will be completed during normal working hours in line with apprenticeship requirements.
- The apprentice will receive support and mentoring from experienced school staff alongside their formal training.
- The apprentice will work towards achieving the Level 3 Educational Support Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and complete all safer recruitment pre-employment checks before employment can commence. This includes satisfactory references, identity verification, right to work checks and any qualification checks relevant to the role.
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The Mast Academy Trust
The Mast Academy Trust is a collaborative group of schools committed to providing high-quality education for children aged 4–13. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values professional development, staff wellbeing, and strong community relationships. Working across our schools offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives while developing your career in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
https://themast.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Access to Trust-wide support and well-being services
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
- Automatic enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Well-being Services.
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Progression
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Educational Support Assistant role, subject to vacancies and performance. The experience and qualification gained will also provide a strong foundation for further study and career progression within the education sector, including higher-level support roles and teaching support qualifications.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Claire Gray
- cgray@themast.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043848.
Closes on Thursday 24 September 2026
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