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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
The Talentum Learning Trust
Leek (ST13 6PU)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
Posted on 12 October 2026
Summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Churnet View Middle School, with immediate effect. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and highly supportive team. We have a strong commitment to raising levels of attainment through a creative approach to the curriculum.
Wage
- £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training Course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
- 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 6 INSET days.
- Start and finish times to be agreed, but usually 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Start Date
- Saturday 2 January 2027
Duration
- 1 year 6 months
Positions Available
- 2
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
Working as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils. During Lessons, you will work together with the class teacher to support pupils with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour. Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all pupils to progress, achieve and overcome any barriers to learning. You will support in all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and ICT within the classroom. You will also accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and other out of school activities. You will also act as a role model for pupils and be a positive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. So, it’s important that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do. It will also be important to promote the ethos of the school at every opportunity.
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Tasks will include:
- Working alongside classroom teacher and supporting to deliver lessons
- Supporting individual pupils with their learning needs
- Full participation in all staff training and classroom activities
Where You'll Work
Churnet View
Leek ST13 6PU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
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 C/5)
- Maths (grade C/5)


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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About This Employer
At Churnet View Middle School, part of The Talentum Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on collaboration and continuous improvement. Our trust schools work closely together, sharing expertise and innovative practices to deliver high-quality, inclusive education that prepares pupils for a successful future. Join us and become part of a supportive team passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
Company Benefits
- Automatic entry to the LGPS pension scheme
- Free on-site fitness suite available at the start or end of the school day
- Free tea and coffee at break and lunchtimes
- Onsite catering and free parking available
After This Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in a new tab). Previous apprentices have been offered permanent Teaching Assistant roles and others have progressed further on to Inclusion roles or teaching qualifications. Offers of employment on completion of the apprenticeship are not guaranteed, but could be available for those apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to all areas of school life.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058520.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
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