Find an apprenticeship
Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Apprenticeship
Support children individually and in small groups including pupils with EHCPs. Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions, monitor progress, assess learning using a range of strategies, and communicate effectively. Undertake training and provide classroom support for pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEN.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support pupils individually, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- Work with pupils who have EHCPs and additional SEN needs
- Deliver academic, social and emotional interventions
- Monitor and assess pupil progress using a range of strategies
- Communicate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals
- Undertake relevant training to support intervention delivery
- Provide classroom support to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities
- Help pupils achieve their full potential and engage positively in learning
Where you'll work
Summerhill Academy
Plummers Hill
St George
Bristol
BS5 7JU
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Training schedule
Teaching Assistant Level 3
The apprentice will attend the FIlton Campus of SGS College for their learning which will be on a weekly basis, term time only
More training information
SGS College will support apprentices to develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Standard.
Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role.
Summerhill Academy is a diverse and inclusive primary school in St George, Bristol, serving children aged 7–11. As part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), we are committed to providing a high-quality education that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff work together to create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient and respectful. We value diversity, community engagement and continuous improvement, making Summerhill Academy an exciting and supportive place to work and develop professionally.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
https://summerhillacademy.clf.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression
After a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you can typically progress through these stages:
- Senior Support: Become a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead classes or a Senior TA to manage staff
- Specialisation: Move into SEN support, Pastoral care, or Learning Mentor roles
- Teacher Training: Use your experience to enter a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship or a PGCE route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Completion of the apprenticeship program does not automatically lead to continued employment.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Elaine Baillie
elaine.baillie@sgscol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048695.
Closes in 12 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
[Sign in or create an account](opens in new tab)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills