Apprentice Teaching Assistant; Level 3

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level
3)

Contract
:
Fixed Term

Start: September 2026 until February 2028

Hours
: 32.50 hours per week, term time only

Salary
:
Grade 3

We are seeking a motivated and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our school community. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
, developing the skills needed to support children with high‑quality, professional care.

You will be fully supported throughout your journey by both Over Hall Community and the apprentice provider Lift Schools
, ensuring you receive high‑quality training, guidance, and mentoring at every stage of your apprenticeship.

As part of your role, you will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
, a nationally recognised qualification designed to ensure you are fully equipped to support pupils effectively.

• Training Provider: Lift Schools
• Training Costs: Fully funded (no cost to you)

Although this is a full‑time role,
dedicated time will be built into your working week to complete your apprenticeship coursework, training, and study
.

You will receive:

• 6 hours per week off‑the‑job training, including:
• Personal study and portfolio development (with monthly 1:1 sessions with Lift Schools trainers)
• Practical development, including:
  • Safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR, and school‑based training
  • Shadowing experienced colleagues
  • Supporting children with additional needs
  • Applying new knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace

This structured approach ensures you can successfully balance your job role with your qualification.

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Assist children individually and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with a range of needs, including those requiring additional support.
• Work alongside experienced staff to develop your skills and confidence.
• Develop an understanding of students' learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content and achieve the learning objectives.
• Help students to develop independent learning skills and to manage their own learning.
• Work in partnership with teachers to plan and deliver high quality lessons, and assess students' learning.

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship qualification
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude.

At Over Hall Community School we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check, and you are required to complete them and advise us immediately should you subsequently be convicted of an offence.

Many of our apprentices progress into permanent roles upon completion of their qualification. While this is not guaranteed, decisions regarding continued employment will be made closer to the end of the programme based on school needs.

• Gain a fully funded, nationally recognised qualification
• Earn while you learn - no tuition costs
• Receive dedicated support from both your school and Lift Schools
• Have protected time during your working week to complete your training
  
  Build valuable skills and experience in education
• Develop a pathway into a long‑term career in schools