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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Christ the King Primary School · Easton Hill Rd, Thornbury, Bristol · posted 24 June 2026

Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Positions
1

The duties will depend on your experience and training. Generally, you'll need to:

  • Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups
  • Make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
  • Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
  • Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour
  • Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one
  • Guide and monitor pupil progress
  • Help with the planning of some lessons
  • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress
  • Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources
  • Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset
  • Create art displays of pupils' artwork
  • Provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips
  • Extracurricular activity such as lunchtime supervisor duties
  • Supervise other support staff coordinate specific areas of teaching support once you have the right level of experience

Your training

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • We will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard
  • On programme learning will be followed by the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a Profession Discussion. Full-time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training
  • Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will support them in completing their Portfolio, Certificate and preparing for the End Point Assessment
  • The Employer, Training Provider and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway
  • The skills coach will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components
  • The skills coach will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice’s Line Manager/Employer at 8 - 12-week intervals
  • The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only

Where it leads

  • As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher

About Christ the King Primary School

Christ the King Catholic Primary School is a friendly and welcoming one-form entry school in the market town of Thornbury. We have a team of highly professional, enthusiastic staff who have worked hard to create a real sense of community. As a school we strive to “make a difference” daily in all aspects of school life.

Things to consider

Some work experience or voluntary work with children is highly recommended. 

  • Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children 
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
  • You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS)  

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent English (grade 4/C) — essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (grade 4/C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Christ the King Primary School, Easton Hill Rd, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AW

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