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Teaching Assistant Apprentice
PERRYFIELDS ACADEMY TRUST PERRYFIELDS JNR SCHOOL LTD CHELMSFORD (CM1 7PP)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2026
Summary
Primary School Teaching Apprentice to work with students within the classroom and PE between the ages of 7-11. Potential candidates should have the desire to progress further towards Qualified Teacher Status.
Wage
£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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You will be paid for 39 weeks (term time) over a 12 month period
Training
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. one day per week included at College.
30 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 1 November 2026
Duration
2 years
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
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Apprentice to provide support for children and teachers both within the classroom and PE. The chosen candidate will have a strong background in Sports Coaching as well as helping our children make progress from their starting points within the classroom.
If you are reliable, friendly and proactive, please think about joining our hard-working team.
Duties will include:
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- Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
- Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
- Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher
Where you'll work
LAWN LANE CHELMSFORD CM1 7PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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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.
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Training schedule
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English, maths and a Science subject (grade A-C or 9-4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Primary School Teaching Apprentice to work with students within PE and the classroom between the ages of 7 – 11. Potential candidates should have the desire to progress further towards Qualified Teacher Status.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
David Cornwell
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059279.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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