Teaching assistant

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Education and early years

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Supporting the class teacher to enhance learning.

Support individual pupils or small groups with learning activities

Assist the teacher in preparing and organising classroom resources

Deliver literacy and numeracy support under teacher direction

Implement behaviour management strategies consistently

Report concerns about pupils to the designated safeguarding lead

Attend planning meetings and contribute to pupil progress reviews

Provide feedback to the teacher about pupil engagement and progress

Child development and how children and young people learn

The role of the teaching assistant and professional boundaries

Supporting pupils with special educational needs in the classroom

Safeguarding, child protection procedures, and reporting duties

Effective communication with pupils, teachers, and parents

Behaviour support strategies and creating inclusive environments

Literacy and numeracy support approaches and interventions

Ready to look for a place?

See live Teaching assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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