Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Sefton; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the UK seeks a committed apprentice for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant role at Ursuline Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will supervise and support children, ensuring access to learning, while fostering a positive classroom environment. This fixed-term contract offers a 21-month programme during school term time, with a focus on developing essential teaching skills. Candidates passionate about education and inclusion are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete a 21-month apprenticeship.
• Ability to support students with individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals and groups of children under guidance.
• Provide consistent support to all pupils, promoting inclusion.
• Support classroom management, lesson planning, and preparation.

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Ursuline Catholic Primary School
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 16/01/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CR/26/328962

Qualification – Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Hours – 35 hours

Fixed term – 21 months (term time only)

Salary – NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

Ursuline Catholic Primary school are looking to recruit an apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 21 month programme.

Responsibilities

• Work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricula/resource area.
• Provide consistent support to all pupils, establish good working relationships whilst acting as a role model, setting high expectations and assisting with their development whilst promoting inclusion, independence and improving their self-esteem.
• Support the teacher in the classroom and prepare lesson plans, display children’s work, monitor and evaluate pupils and undertake any clerical/administrative work required to support this aim.
• Support the Curriculum and school, by complying with all school policies and procedures, contributing to the school ethos, supporting and delivering agreed learning activities and programmes according to pupil learning styles and individual needs, utilising any specialist support to pupils with SEN to meet the curriculum.
• The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

The post will be based at Ursuline Catholic Primary School, Nicholas Road, Blundellsands, L23 6TT

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date – Friday 16 th January 2026

Interviews – Tuesday 27 th January 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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