Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

You can start this apprenticeship at any time, please contact us for further information.

This apprenticeship will cover the following knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant:

Knowledge

• How children and young people learn and develop
• Effective teaching strategies and learning interventions
• The curriculum, assessment, and feedback cycle
• Safeguarding, Prevent, and health & safety requirements
• Supporting learner wellbeing and mental health
• Using technology to enhance learning
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion in education

Skills

• Support and encourage independent learning
• Adapt communication and resources for different learners
• Apply behaviour management strategies
• Deliver learning activities and interventions
• Observe, assess, and provide constructive feedback
• Use technology safely and effectively
• Build positive relationships with learners, teachers, and professionals

Behaviours

• Act professionally and respectfully
• Be a positive role model
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Work collaboratively with the school community
• Commit to reflective practice and continuous improvement

Your progress will be reviewed regularly through a mix of:

• Assignments and practical activities
• Reflective discussions
• Expert witness testimonies
• Workplace observations

When you’ve met the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours, your employer and Skills Development Tutor will confirm your readiness for Gateway, the point where you move to the End Point Assessment (EPA).

This programme combines on-the-job and off-the-job training to give you practical experience and structured learning.

• You’ll complete the minimum requirement of off-the-job training
• Attend mandatory monthly tutor-led sessions
• Record your independent study in a reflective learning log, capturing your experiences, reflections, and achievements
• Receive regular support from a Skills Development Tutor, who will work closely with your workplace mentor to monitor progress

On successful completion, you will achieve the following:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills Maths and English (if required)

You may wish to progress to a higher level of study, please speak to your Skills Development Tutor for information.

• If you are aged 16–18 and do not have Level 2 English and maths, you’ll need to achieve these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

For apprentices aged 19+:

• Functional Skills is no longer mandatory.
• However, if you choose to opt out of Functional Skills, you must have employer approval.

Additional Requirements

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required to work in this industry.

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There is no cost to the apprentice. Please get in touch for further information.