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Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Level 3

Avenue Primary School · Leicester · posted 14 July 2026

Wage
£13,000 a year
Hours
31.25 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
20 September 2026
Closing date
21 August 2026
Positions
1

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To work under the direction of the teacher to raise pupil attainment and maintenance of a well-ordered environment. You will work closely with children to enable them to access a full and rich curriculum within which they can make progress. Your work will include: 

  • Implementing strategies to support pupils, such as giving further explanations, adapting work, prompting or encouraging concentration and participation
  • Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress
  • Delivering planned activities to a small group or individual pupils
  • Organising materials and resources for lesson
  • Promoting inclusive education and integration and helping in the development of relationships by encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils
  • Supporting the class teacher in managing behaviour and promoting good behaviour around the school
  • Liaising with the class teacher about individual children’s learning
  • Undertaking playground duties as part of a rota
  • Attending training and meetings
  • Complying with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and reporting concerns to an appropriate person
  • Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the class teacher or Head teacher

Your training

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training who they will meet with regularly via Teams.

Where it leads

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that an offer of full-time employment can be made on completion of your qualification.

About Avenue Primary School

Primary School

Things to consider

The post may involve working with children who have special educational needs. The job requires patience and the ability to cope with change, including last-minute or short-notice changes. You will need a good level of spoken and written English as well as a good level of maths understanding as you may be placed anywhere from Year 1 to Year 6.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Avenue Road Extension, Leicester, LE2 3EJ

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