Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Engage Education · Yorkshire And Humberside · LS22 4AE
About the role
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship 🍎
Start Your Journey in Education & Get Paid! 🚀
Location: Wetherby, Leeds (LS22) 📍
Salary: £275 – £300 per week (age dependent) 💰
Apprentice Salary: £13,990 - £15,906 annually
Job Type: Full-Time 🗓️
Contract: Long Term - Temp to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 ✨
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of kids? 🤔 Want a career that's rewarding, where you can learn, earn, and snag a nationally recognised qualification?
We're on the hunt for enthusiastic Trainee Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join a fantastic mainstream primary school in Leeds. This is your chance to score some serious classroom experience while crushing a fully funded Level 3 CACHE Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Whether you're just starting out, switching gears, or keen to get qualified, this role is an epic launchpad into education and supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEND). 🎓
What's In It For You? 🎉
- Fully Funded Level 3 CACHE Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship: Get your qualification on us! ✅
- Earn While You Learn: Pocket £275 per week as you train. 💸
- Real Classroom Experience: Dive in from day one. 🧑🏫
- Awesome Support: You'll have a dedicated mentor and professional guidance. 🤝
- Study Smart: Your study time is planned around school holidays. 🏖️
- DBS Support: We've got your Enhanced DBS covered. 👍
- Referral Bonus: Bag a £50 Amazon voucher for referring a friend! 🎁
- Career Goals: Open doors to SEND support, HLTA, pastoral roles, and even teacher training. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing 🌟
As a Trainee Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you'll team up with experienced pros to support pupils with diverse needs, helping them shine and reach their full potential in a welcoming and safe space. Your day-to-day might include:
- One-on-one and small group support for pupils. 👦👧
- Working with students with SEND, including Autism. 🧩
- Boosting confidence, independence, communication, and emotional well-being. 🤗
- Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and intervention sessions. 📚➕
- Helping teachers prep materials and learning resources. ✂️✏️
- Championing positive behaviour and inclusive learning. 🌈
- Building awesome relationships with students, colleagues, and families. 🥰
Every day is a new adventure, making this super rewarding if you love seeing children succeed!
Who Are We Looking For? 👀
This role is perfect for:
- Future teachers! 👩🏫👨🏫
- Psychology or Education grads. 🧠
- Youth workers and mentors. 🌟
- Care or support workers. ❤️
- Existing TAs looking for formal qualifications. 💯
- Career changers seeking meaningful work. 🔄
- Anyone with a passion for supporting young people! 💪
Your Essential Skills & Qualities 👍
We need you to be:
- Caring, patient, and resilient. 😇
- Passionate about supporting children and young people. 🔥
- Committed to completing the 11-month apprenticeship. 🗓️
- Great at communicating and a team player. 🗣️
- Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn. 🌱
Bonus Points (Not Essential) ⭐
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). 💯
- Previous experience with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals. 🤝
Important Note: You must not be currently enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or qualification programme.
Ready to Apply? ✍️
If you're buzzing to kickstart a rewarding career in education while earning a top qualification, we'd be stoked to hear from you! Apply now to secure your spot for a September 2026 start. All successful applicants will need to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, and we'll guide you through the whole process. Let's do this! 🙌
Key responsibilities
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Working with children with SEND
- Encouraging confidence, independence, communication, and emotional regulation
- Supporting learning across literacy, numeracy, and intervention sessions
- Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and learning resources