Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Benjamin Adlard Primary School · Gainsborough · posted 16 June 2026
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- Support pupils during lessons, individually or in small groups
- Help children with their learning, including reading, writing, and maths activities
- Assist pupils with additional needs, following guidance from the teacher or SEN team
- Prepare classroom resources and help set up learning activities
- Support behaviour and encourage positive learning attitudes
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Supervise pupils during activities, break times, or school events when required
- Observe and learn from experienced staff to build confidence and skills
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and training as part of your role
- Work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils’ progress
Your training
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll receive support from your school and tutor, helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a future career in education.
Where it leads
This Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship offers excellent progression opportunities, including roles such as Senior Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), or specialist SEN support. It can also provide a pathway into further study and teacher training for candidates wishing to become qualified teachers in the future.
About Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a thriving, happy school in the heart of Gainsborough. We are very much a community school, always looking to work closely with families to ensure the best possible opportunities for children in our local area. Everyone is welcomed and valued.
At Benjamin Adlard, we work hard to 'Make a Difference' to our pupils and our wider community. To us, making a difference means ensuring the children enjoy coming to school, are happy to learn and go home at the end of the day full of enthusiasm for what they might learn tomorrow. It means raising their aspirations, promoting independence and building resilience, so our pupils can go on to build positive futures.
After successfully completing the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, there are several progression routes available within education, depending on experience and interest.
Many apprentices go on to build long-term careers in education. The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation of classroom experience, confidence, and practical skills needed to progress within a school environment.
Things to consider
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must:
- Be fully committed to completing the apprenticeship programme
- Be willing and able to support children with additional needs in school
- Be prepared to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Be reliable, punctual, and able to work term time only
- Be happy to combine work with coursework and training requirements as part of the apprenticeship
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- Benjamin Adlard Primary School, Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1DB
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