Level 3 Teaching assistant apprenticeship
Rainford High School
Apprenticeship summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to be part of the journey that inspires the next generation? Rainford High, part of The Everyone Matters Schools Trust, is seeking an Apprentice Learning Assistant to join our vibrant and growing community. Are you innovative? Can you adapt easily to change and work in a fast-paced environment?
Closing date: August 31, 2025
Advanced
- To assist in establishing good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
- Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
- To assist with providing specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
- To assist with promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- To assist with encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- To assist with promoting self-esteem and independence
- To assist with providing feedback to pupils concerning progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
- To assist with providing one-to-one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils, as directed by the teacher
Teaching Assistant Level 3.
This apprenticeship will be in the workplace.
Immediate Progression:
- Permanent TA roles – Many apprentices are offered permanent Teaching Assistant positions in their school or elsewhere after completing their apprenticeship
- Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – With experience, you can apply for HLTA status, which involves more responsibility and often higher pay
Further Education & Training:
Level 4 or 5 Qualifications – Such as:
- Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching and Learning
Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
Specialist roles – You may train further in areas such as:
- SEN (Special Educational Needs)
- Behaviour Support
- Pastoral Support
Long-Term Career Options:
Teacher Training – With the appropriate qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, A-levels, and a degree), you could progress to:
- Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
- School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- Education Management – Over time, with further experience and training, roles like SENCO, Head of Year, or Learning Mentor become possible
Employer
Rainford High School
Rainford High School opened in 1940 to serve Rainford and the surrounding area. The school has been fortunate to have had a rebuild under the Building Schools for the Future that was opened fully in September 2013. The new building provides an inspiring and modern learning environment for the students and the teachers to focus on learning. The school site has state of the art facilities for Science, Design and Technology and ICT. The new learning environment for Art, Music and Drama will enable our students to produce work of an even higher standard and produce performances the school can celebrate with its community. Facilities such as the immersive space and the “show and tell” area allow teaching and learning to be delivered in a creative, engaging and imaginative way. Flexible teaching spaces are allowing the school to develop an engaging and challenging approach towards teaching and learning. The new canteen and extensive quad allow for an exciting new learning environment that all students can benefit from whilst in lessons or on their own time. Rainford High School is a school for the 21st Century. The school is building on its considerable strengths to become the best school it can possibly be for the young people and the community it serves. Rainford High has a clear ethos of Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds, this is underpinned by core values of hard work, honesty and respect.
Training
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard:Teaching assistant (level 3)