Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School · Cropthorne Pershore, WR10 3NB
Teaching assistant (level 3)
We are seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our team at Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School. In this role, you will work closely with our class teachers to support our pupils' learning and development, with a particular focus on those with special educational needs and disabilities.
The work
- Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
- Provide support to pupils 1:1, individually or in groups, to help them access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
- Support children in achieving their SEND targets set by the class teacher or SENCO, including 1:1 or group work
- Support Forest school sessions
- Assist with midday supervision duties, ensuring a safe and positive environment for our pupils during their lunch break
Training
- You will attend online sessions and be required to produce written work
- Be observed during your real work activities
- Attend regular reviews with your training provider and supervisor
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training organisation. At least 348 of your working hours will be spent training or studying towards your apprenticeship.
Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
What you come out with
On completion of this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to gain a permanent position and further development within the school.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- commitment to learning
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 9-4
- Essential · GCSE Mathematics 9-4
Things to consider
As part of the safer recruitment process, references will be requested, and online checks will be made. Shortlisting will be on 18th November 2026, and interviews will take place at the school on 25th November 2026. The start date will be 4th January 2027, subject to DBS.
The employer
Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School is a rural first school with mixed-age classes. Our school has a strong family ethos, a supportive team, and close community links, making it an excellent place to work. We provide a safe, happy, caring environment, which celebrates diversity and encourages the children to develop a curiosity about the world that “Inspires Learning for Life”. This is delivered through an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum, which allows everyone, regardless of background, to feel successful through irresistible learning. We are proud of our Christian ethos, strong traditional values and progressive curriculum centred on child development. We are a small and friendly Church of England school serving the villages of Cropthorne and Charlton, and the Worcestershire countryside beyond.
Workplace
- Cropthorne With Charlton C E First School, Main Street, Cropthorne Pershore, WR10 3NB