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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Trust in Learning (Academies) · Bristol · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£13,520 a year
Hours
32.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 August 2026
Positions
1

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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 are able to 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
  • Help with extracurricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime 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.

SGS College will support apprentices to develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Standard. The apprentice will be required to attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only. 

Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification. Once on-programme learning is complete, apprentices will progress to the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with a question-and-answer element, submission of a portfolio of evidence, and a professional 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 and preparing for the End Point Assessment.

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 Trust in Learning (Academies)

Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA) is a Bristol-based multi‑academy trust that works to support and improve education across a group of primary and secondary schools. The trust focuses on collaboration, high‑quality teaching, and strong leadership to help schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils. By sharing resources, expertise, and best practice, Trust in Learning aims to create inclusive learning communities where every child is supported to succeed and thrive.

Things to consider

You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

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Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 and above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 and above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Fonthill Primary Academy, Ascot Road, Bristol, BS10 5SW

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