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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Blue Coat Church of England School Glos (GL12 7BD)
Closes in 6 days (Sunday 18 October 2026)
Posted on 9 October 2026
Summary
Blue Coat Primary School are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support teachers in the classroom whilst studying towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification. Your role will be supporting class teachers enabling pupils to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
Wage: £24,019 a year
Hours: 30 hours per week - term time only working - 38 weeks per year with 5.6 paid weeks holiday.
Based on the full time equivalent salary of £24,019 per annum pro rata, the actual salary is £12,118 per annum / £1,009 per month for the first year.
Training
Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:40am to 3:15pm. 30 hours a week
Start date: Monday 2 November 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
As a Teaching Assistant apprentice you will support teachers in the classroom in all aspects of teaching and learning whilst studying towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification. Tasks may include:
- Attending to pupils’ needs, including social, emotional, health, and welfare matters
- Under the direction of the class teacher support pupils’ learning using strategies appropriate to the needs of the pupils and provide modified resources as required
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour etc
- Work towards developing pupils’ independence in learning and self-care needs
- Support pupils’ at lunch and break times as necessary and encourage safe, interactive play
- Undertake display work both within the classroom and in public areas
Where you'll work
SYMN LANE WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE GLOS GL12 7BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
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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
All training will be delivered in the workplace. The level 3 qualification will be delivered by Gloucestershire College and will consist of both online and in person training and tutorials.
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade Grade C / 4)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade Grade C / 4)
Desirable qualifications:
- GCSE in: Science (grade Grade C / 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Working with Children
- Flexible and cooperative
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
Blue Coat CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be required in support of candidates who are called for interview which must be from your current or last place of work or education.


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About this employer
We are a thriving school priding ourselves on being a school in and of our community, where the children are placed firmly at the heart of everything that we do. Our vision is "future readiness", which means that we aim to empower children as learners and individuals to be prepared for their future lives. We are proud of the high standards that we set and of the fun and enthusiasm that children show each and every day.
Company benefits
As a member of Blue Coat Primary School you are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. The school provides a staff well-being package to all employees.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship enables you to gain a qualification whilst also gaining practical skills working in an education environment with children. As well as leading to working as a qualified Teaching Assistant in schools, apprentices may progress to higher level teaching assistant roles and specialist teaching assistant roles.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Jo Phillips
sbm@bluecoat.gloucs.sch.uk
01453525020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057541.
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Closes in 6 days (Sunday 18 October 2026)
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