Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Over Hall Community School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1LX

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £19,697 to £21,329

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Contract: Fixed Term

Start: September 2026 until February 2028

Hours: 32.50 hours per week, term time only

Salary: Grade 3

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our school community. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, developing the skills needed to support children with high-quality, professional care.

You will be fully supported throughout your journey by both Over Hall Community and the apprentice provider Lift Schools, ensuring you receive high-quality training, guidance, and mentoring at every stage of your apprenticeship.

Training & Qualification

As part of your role, you will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification designed to ensure you are fully equipped to support pupils effectively.

• Training Provider: Lift Schools
• Training Costs: Fully funded (no cost to you)

Your Learning & Development

Although this is a full-time role, dedicated time will be built into your working week to complete your apprenticeship coursework, training, and study.

You will receive:

• 6 hours per week off-the-job training, including:
• 3 hours personal study and portfolio development (with monthly 1:1 sessions with Lift Schools trainers)
• 3 hours practical development, including:
• Safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR, and school-based training
• Shadowing experienced colleagues
• Supporting children with additional needs
• Applying new knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace

This structured approach ensures you can successfully balance your job role with your qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom
• Assist children individually and in small groups
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Support children with a range of needs, including those requiring additional support
• Work alongside experienced staff to develop your skills and confidence

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship qualification
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude

Post-Apprenticeship Opportunities

Many of our apprentices progress into permanent roles upon completion of their qualification. While this is not guaranteed, decisions regarding continued employment will be made closer to the end of the programme based on school needs.

Why Join Us?

• Gain a fully funded, nationally recognised qualification
• Earn while you learn - no tuition costs
• Receive dedicated support from both your school and Lift Schools
• Have protected time during your working week to complete your training
• Build valuable skills and experience in education
• Develop a pathway into a long-term career in schools

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Over Hall Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Over Hall Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/over-hall-community-school-winsford

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