Education
Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 Apprentice J3504
SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD · REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Location
Liverpool
Postcode
L13 3BT
Salary
£12,480 a year
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Hours per week
30h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Start date
26 October 2026
Application deadline
7 October 2026
Posted
23 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000054994
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Your role will include:
- Supporting pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils, including those with complex needs
- Using agreed strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs and help them regulate their emotions and access learning
- Supporting positive behaviour and helping to de-escalate situations when pupils become distressed or dysregulated
- Working alongside teachers and the SENDCo to support individual pupils and their specific needs
- Delivering planned activities with individuals and small groups under the guidance of teaching staff
- Supporting teachers with classroom activities, resources and preparation
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
- Contributing to observations, assessment and recording of pupil progress
- Supporting individual plans and providing observations and information to help review pupils' progress
- Helping create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment
- Supporting enrichment activities, school clubs, visits and wider school activities
- Following safeguarding, online safety, confidentiality and health and safety procedures at all times
- Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect across the school community
- Taking part in training, coaching and professional development as you work towards your apprenticeship
- You will not be expected to know everything from day one. The apprenticeship is designed to help you learn. You will have support from experienced staff and opportunities to develop your skills and confidence throughout the programme
Working week
Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive. There will be no hours worked during school holidays.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativeCan manage themselvesAbility to deal with pressureMotivationCommitmentCommon senseReliability
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4 to 9 (A* to C)
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4 to 9 (A* to C)
Training & development
Future prospects
- Potential full time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD
As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.