Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is offering a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship in Burnley. The role involves supporting students aged 11-16 with learning and personal development under the guidance of teachers. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience working with children. Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience with potential for future employment as a full-time Teaching Assistant.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Knowledge of how to support the development of independence.
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Provide teacher support in non-lesson-based activities.
• Help promote the inclusion of all pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with or caring for children

Excellent written communication skills

High level of ICT literacy

Ability to relate well to children

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Flexible attitude to work

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*–B/9–5)

Job description

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Burnley High School are looking to recruit a teaching assistant apprentice to support with the teaching of students aged 11 – 16 years old.

Wage: £14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you'll do at work

• To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within the classroom with the teacher, supporting access to learning for pupils and providing general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
• To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of classroom-based interventions
• To provide teacher support, supervision, guidance and learning opportunities in all non‑lesson‑based activities as designated by the class teacher

Skills and Personal Qualities required

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Knowledge of how to support the development of independence
• How to support phonics and reading development including use of cued articulation
• Excellent written communication skills and a high level of ICT literacy
• Ability to relate well to children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
• Flexible attitude to work

Where you'll work

Burnley High School
Byron Street
Padiham
BB12 6NX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well‑being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up‑to‑date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.
• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will be delivered onsite at Burnley High School

Requirements

GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*–B/9–5).

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

The role is term‑time only.

About this employer

Burnley High School is a secondary school based in West Burnley. We are a caring school with high academic expectations and excellent pastoral care underpinned by a very strong ethos of FAMILY. Working together with the Education Partnership Trust, we provide a curriculum that is both creative, challenging and innovative as we are dedicated to enabling our students to become global citizens who leave our school well‑prepared for the working world into which they will enter.

• Potential for full‑time Teaching Assistant job at the end of the apprenticeship and movement in to HLTA roles in the future

Contact

BURNLEY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005003.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 11:59pm)