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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
STAFF SELECT LTD
West Midlands (WV13 1PX)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2026
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant. This is a great opportunity to earn whilst you learn. Duties include learning about the classroom environment and working towards delivery in the classroom. We are looking for someone who can motivate our students.
Wage
£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. 37.5 hours per week.
Start date
Monday 2 November 2026
Duration
1 year
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
- Learning about the classroom environment and working towards delivery in the classroom
- How to engage learners and support their learning
- The importance of curriculum and different delivery styles
- Learning resources - how to use them to support learners
- Designing lesson plans
- Record keeping
- Behaviour management
- Pastoral support for learners
Where you'll work
3 Lower Lichfield Street Willenhall West Midlands WV13 1PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
STAFF SELECT LTD
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.
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Training schedule
You will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard End Point Assessment No day release, inhouse training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: Maths and English (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants will be asked to undertake assessments during the interview screening process and will be required to demonstrate a level of competence, to qualify for employment within Nova Training. No official experience necessary but must have a genuine desire to support and encourage learners learning journey.
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About this employer
Nova was established as a Private Training Provider in September 1992 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. We are part of the recruitment agency Staff Select Ltd. Over the years Nova has operated a number of youth and adult training programmes and also delivered employer led programmes and qualifications such as NVQ's and Apprenticeships. Our Head Office has always remained in Willenhall Town Centre (within Walsall Local Authority). Historically we have delivered training programmes across all four Black Country Local Authorities. In 2001 we opened our first centre outside the Black Country, setting up a motor vehicle workshop in Telford.
https://novatraining.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Finish early on a Friday- Compressed hours
- Nova Stars
- 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.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is opportunity for long-term employment upon completion of your qualification
A fulfilling career in education
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STAFF SELECT LTD
Carolyn Marson
apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk
01902 716100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059472.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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