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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Keinton Mandeville (TA11 6ES)
Wage: £11,960 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:15pm). 1 hour unpaid for lunch, optional lunchtime supervisor role available (30 minutes per day). 28 hours 45 minutes a week
Start date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Summary
Start your career in education with a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship at our friendly village primary school. Gain valuable experience, training and qualifications while making a difference to children's learning.
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
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual to begin a career in education while gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. Working as part of a supportive school team, you will help create a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping pupils both inside and outside the classroom while developing your own skills and knowledge through on-the-job training and college study. You will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Duties will include:
- Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them engage with learning activities.
- Assisting teachers with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities.
- Preparing and organising learning resources and classroom materials.
- Supporting the development of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
- Providing additional support for pupils with learning, emotional or behavioural needs where required.
A key part of the role will involve helping children build confidence, independence and social skills. You will encourage pupils to participate fully in school life and provide support that enables them to achieve their learning goals. You will have the opportunity to listen to children read, assist with educational activities, and help create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
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As an apprentice, you will also contribute to the day-to-day running of the school and gain experience across a range of activities. Key duties may include:
- Supervising pupils during activities, school events and educational visits.
- Undertaking administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing and preparing resources.
- Supporting different classes and year groups as required.
- Assisting with the organisation of school activities and events.
- Carrying out lunchtime supervision duties where additional hours are agreed.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
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.
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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Other requirements
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and complete all required safeguarding training. Applicants should be able to travel reliably to and from the school and be willing to attend college and apprenticeship training as required.
About this employer
Keinton Mandeville Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive village primary school located in the heart of Somerset. We are proud to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. As a small school, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and the positive relationships we build with pupils, families and staff. Our dedicated team works together to provide high-quality learning experiences, promote positive values and ensure that every child feels happy, safe and valued. We are committed to developing confident, curious and resilient learners who are prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond. Staff benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day.
Joining Keinton Mandeville Primary School as an apprentice offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a friendly and dedicated team while developing the skills and qualifications needed for a successful career in education.
https://www.keintonmandevilleschool.org.uk/
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent Teaching Assistant position, subject to vacancies and performance. The experience and qualification gained will also provide a strong foundation for further roles within education, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), specialist SEND support roles, or future teacher training.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056212.
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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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