Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Dorrington Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QR

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly National Living Wage

Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of students in educational settings. The Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed to equip aspiring teaching assistants with the essential skills needed to provide effective support to teachers and enhance student learning experiences.

Ideal Candidates

This program is ideal for compassionate individuals who are passionate about education, eager to start a career as a teaching assistant, and committed to making a positive impact on student achievement and well-being.

This Qualification Covers:

• Supporting Learning Activities

• Classroom Management Techniques

• Assisting with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation

• Record Keeping and Assessment Support

Core Skills Developed:

• Proficiency in supporting diverse learning styles and needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to assist in planning and delivering lessons

• Effective organisational and time management abilities

• Knowledge of educational policies and safeguarding practices

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates must provide two suitable references and an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical fitness
prohibition from teaching
right to work
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 Dorrington Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 651 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dorrington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dorrington-academy

Dorrington Academy is a large, vibrant, and inclusive school with a strong sense of community at its heart. Our new senior leadership team and trustees are committed to appointing passionate and driven individuals who will help us achieve our vision.

As a school, we are guided by our core values of compassion, contribution, respect, perseverance, and positivity. Our motto, "Together we are stronger," reflects our belief in the power of collaboration and our dedication to ensuring the development of the whole child.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that prioritises safeguarding and provides an exceptional range of opportunities for professional and personal growth. If you are a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative educator, we would love to hear from you.

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