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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - CRANESWATER JUNIOR SCHOOL
Portsmouth City Council
Southsea (PO4 0PX)
Closes in 8 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 September 2026
Summary
To enhance pupils’ access to learning through high-quality interactions by supplementing and enhancing the work of the teacher across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities. Promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by the school ethos and agreed plans and policies.
Wage
£15,080 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) £10 per hour. This will increase to the NMW for your age if you are 19 plus.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm. A 45-minute lunch break at 12.15 and a 20-minute mid-morning break (paid) 3 times a week, and they will cover break duty on the other 2 days.
29 hours a week
Start date
Saturday 10 October 2026
Duration
1 year 4 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
- Assist with the delivery of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans and learning outcomes.
- Assist with curriculum activities to support learning outcomes using the teachers' planned teaching and learning methods.
- To promote independent learning through modelling, scaffolding, questioning and encouragement, using knowledge of each pupil’s differing levels of development and ability to ensure progression and continuity.
- Lead individual or groups of pupils undertaking learning activities, adjusting activities within the scope of the lesson plan and learning outcomes in response to pupils’ learning.
- Assist pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher of progress/problems.
- Assist pupils to develop their independence from directed teaching to self-scaffolded learning through school-identified strategies.
- Support the use of IT as a tool to enable learning.
- Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from diverse backgrounds and a variety of starting points.
- Provide regular feedback to teachers and Inclusion Manager on pupils' achievement, progress and any concerns both informally and through school systems.
- Administer and mark routine tests with clearly defined predetermined answers.
- Support pupils in tests as required.
- Ensure that pupils work and play together positively and cooperatively.
- Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
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Where you'll work
Craneswater Junior School
St. Ronans Road
Southsea PO4 0PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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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
- Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Duration of course: 16 months.
- Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!). All learning is delivered online/ remotely alongside the role.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
We are a four form entry mainstream junior school catering for pupil from the ages of 7-11 years old. Our children come from a range of backgrounds and some will have special educational needs.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Horiya horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056069.
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Closes in 8 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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